Inspection Report

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SUSHI CAFE

7917 NW 2ND STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3429096
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718122
DBPR license2322160

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over container of broccoli and pickled ginger in walk in cooler. Observed raw eggs stored behind raw green onions on prep top. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler stored over raw pork and beef. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen raw pork wrapped in plastic stored over frozen vegetables and tostones. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (90F – Reheating) As per operator, rice has been in cooker to reheat for more than 2 hours prior to inspection. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#19High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed white rice (90F – Reheating) As per operator, rice has been in cooker to reheat for more than 2 hours prior to inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at boba tea bar: boba pearls (80F – Hot Holding) As per operator, pearls were cooked and forgotten about. As per operator, pearls have been there for less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#22Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with bowl stored inside. Operator removed bowl. Observed empty bowl in hand sink next to boba tea bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate16-22-4

Intermediate – Observed no three compartment sink at all, dishwasher is available and working properly. Chlorine 50 ppm. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in containers of soy sauce and rice vinegar. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles above walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above warewash area **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted under prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bottle of water at dish prep area. Observed purse stored in plastic container with pancake mix. Observed employee food stored with ice cream in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath door to back of restaurant in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of soy sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed container of oil on floor next to stove area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in chest freezers throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic22-16-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed stored food in reach in freezer with fridge connection not covered. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed frozen meats wrapped and stored in to go bags with no label. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 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
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.