MATSURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
5759 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331555301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
29-37-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed raw chicken at 62F as per employee for approximately 30 minutes. Advised person in charge to submerge product in ice. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 in the establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: 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. **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed cutting boards stained at cook line and at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: 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. **Time Extended**
14-14-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush stored inside sauce at sushi area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed non food grade brush stored inside sauce at sushi area. **Time Extended**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed metal bowl stored inside container of cut cabbage at preparation area. **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: 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. **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at back storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at back storage area. **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed employee water bottles on preparation table at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near back exit door and ware washing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near back exit door and ware washing area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed open box of raw fish stored on floor underneath preparation sink at back preparation area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Raw scallops **Time Extended**
35B-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self closing mechanism detached at back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed self closing mechanism detached at back exit door. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at back storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at back storage area. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:02 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.