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9621 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331562804

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3324810
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8344063
DBPR license2303388

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority9 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed butter (55 F – Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator for a one hour. Operator put the butter under ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice (115 F – Hot Holding) at sushi station. As per operator for one hour. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed two hose installed without vacuum breaker at dishwasher area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 9

#12Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate01C-10-4

Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed mussels and clams in a container without tag at walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the employee at sushi station washed his hand in the preparation sink. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sushi with raw tuna and raw salmon not identified as raw on the menu. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#19Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The written procedures to use time was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#20Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The consumer advisory was provided, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at preparation area torn. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the kitchen and dishwasher area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice build up in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic16-38-5

Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gauge for rinse is not working, it doesn't move. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at walk in cooler floor. Observed unsealed concrete at the back of the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.