Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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IRON SUSHI

9030 SW 72 PL · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3339079
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8358338
DBPR license2334107

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority9 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#12High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a plastic utensil stored inside of water at 77° F. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables stored inside of nonfood grade bags at standing reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed open box with raw beef stored over edamame and noodles at reach in freezer. Operator was informed the right order to store different food at reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over flour at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the shells eggs to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50 F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#17High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice no time marked. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator time marked the rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a windex spray bottle on preparation table front counter. The spray bottle was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 9

#19Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washed his hands in the three compartment sink. Operator was informed that the hands need to be washed on the hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal event form was provided by email.

#21Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two dirty towels stored inside of hand wash sink front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the two employees present, one hired three years ago and the another one hired six months ago no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#24Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Food employees reporting agreement form was provided by email **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#26Intermediate03F-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 was provided. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels, one located next to mop sink and one located in the bathroom. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled above reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the white chest door loose. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken in front of three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed vinegar container and soy sauce container stored on floor next to the reach in freezer. And pickled ginger container stored on floor next to shelf at storage area. Operator was informed that the containers need to relocate those. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located at front counter sushi station. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water at hand wash sink located front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind the three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under the three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 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.