SUSHI EXPRESS
17044 W DIXIE HWY · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33160
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-07-4High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 12 eggs roll and 19 pork roll at 53°f. raw chicken (52°F – Cold Holding); tilapia (55°F – Cold Holding); shrimp (53°F – Cold Holding); tuna steak (54°F – Cold Holding); egg roll (56°F – Cold Holding); salmon (53°F – Cold Holding); Salmon sushi roll (52°F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55°F – Cold Holding), inside walk in cooler, liquid egg (86°F – Cold Holding )operator verbally admitted the food was sitting there for more than 4 hrs. Operator discarded food during the inspection.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches on kitchen prep table underneath, 1 live roach in between the wall and shelve next to the ice machine above kitchen prep table, 2 live roach over bag of flour in kitchen area.**Warning** **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 50 + excrement in between the wall and shelve next to the ice machine and above kitchen prep table. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 4 dry dropping inside of wood sushi rice mixing bowl
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed 12 eggs roll and 19 pork roll at 53°f. raw chicken (52°F – Cold Holding); tilapia (55°F – Cold Holding); shrimp (53°F – Cold Holding); tuna steak (54°F – Cold Holding); egg roll (56°F – Cold Holding); salmon (53°F – Cold Holding); Salmon sushi roll (52°F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55°F – Cold Holding), inside walk in cooler, operator verbally admitted the food was sitting there for more than 4 hrs. Operator discarded food during the inspection. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-4Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In front counter cheesecake containers
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen area blocked by the door
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
14-76-6Intermediate – Walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Internal ambient temperature reached 55°F. Operator opened the walk in freezer door to help lower the temperature of the walk in cooler. Also observed a gap from the door
16-53-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature reached 107°F
Basic 17
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located at front counter prep table **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches on kitchen floor different sreas **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed cell phone and glasses above preparation table. **Warning**
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of walk in cooler and on kitchen between equipments **Warning**
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/ Walk in freezer Freezer next to the ice machine I **Warning**
10-11-4Basic – In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature reached 85°F. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Dry storage
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed at the Reach in cooler under preparation table and reach in cooler at the front line.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Metal aluminum containers for catering
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with rice and flour.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:53 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.