PUBBELLY SUSHI
8970 SW 72 PLACE #D-150 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over sauces at reach in cooler front counter. Operator moved the tuna to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tuna (62 F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (50 F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator was outside half an hour ago. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 9
03G-43-1Intermediate – Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by a rack located in front of the ice machine. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two hand wash sink used as preparation sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks that are used as preparation sinks. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The establishment added a sushi station no plan review submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sinks that are used as preparation sink. **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. Written was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was incomplete. The right consumer advisory was provided, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 7
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on shelves wet nesting. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At preparation table in front of the dishwasher machine. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at shelf located in front of three compartment sink. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels on cutting boards at preparation area. **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At kitchen area and sushi area. Operator relocated some of the sanitizer bucket. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 1:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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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.