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SARUSSI RESTAURANT

6797 SW 8 STREET · WEST MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3405654
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8550901
DBPR license2303077

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cough syrup stored in front counter near coffee machine. Employee removed medicine from counter. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line draining into hand wash sink in kitchen located next to 3 sink compartment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink not accessible for employees located in the kitchen.

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container lids stored in hand wash sink in kitchen area and water pitchers stored in hand wash sink in prep area near mop sink.

#17Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#18Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment not having written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator provided written procedure on the use of time as a public health control. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handles stored in container of salt and sugar in prep area near mop sink.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on reach in cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen soiled.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout the kitchen and storage area.

#4Basic11-12-4

Basic – Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Observed employee coughing while operating at the front counter near sandwich ovens. Manager sent employee home. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter not wearing hairnet while engaging in food preparation.

#6Basic16-16-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed items not being rinsed between washing and sanitizing at 3 sink compartment.

#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door/screen doors is torn and has a gap that opens to the outside.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of pickles stored on floor near 3 compartment sink.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler in kitchen soiled.

#10Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed no water coming from hand wash sink in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen and storage area soiled.

#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in prep area near mop sink and squeeze bottles with sauces inside reach in cooler near hand wash sink not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.