MATSURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
5759 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331555301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee donned gloves without hand wash and began preparing vegetables at preparation area. Person in charge coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over krab sticks at reach in cooler at sushi area. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler at back storage area. **Warning**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw tuna at room temperature at back preparation area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F – Cold Holding) at room temperature near cook line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Advised person in charge to submerge product in ice to rapidly chill. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Masayuki Suzuki expired on 8-4-22. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained at cook line and at ware washing area. Observed cooking pot with heavy accumulation of food debris at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for sushi rice. **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush stored inside sauce at sushi area. **Warning**
Basic 12
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl stored inside container of cut cabbage at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in coolers and reach in freezer at back storage area. Observed top of fryer with heavy accumulation of grease at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at back storage area. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw tuna at room temperature at back preparation area. Discussed proper handling procedures with operator and employee. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee shoes stored on shelf above cooking pots at dry storage area. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near back exit door and ware washing area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed open box of raw fish stored on floor underneath preparation sink at back preparation area. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoopers stored inside water at 75F at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink near ware washing area. **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self closing mechanism detached at back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at back storage area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:05 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.