SAKURA SUSHI
1180 SW 57 AVE · WEST MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Chlorine at 0ppm. **Warning**
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee cleaning dishes at three compartment sink, then begin removing ready to eat food from fryer with no handwash. Inspector coached manager on proper handwashing techniques in between tasks. **Warning**
12A-05-4High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating on prep table and then stir noodles in pot without handwash. Inspector coached manager on proper handwash techniques between tasks. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over fresh herbs. Operator reversed order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw fish in reach in freezers, operator moved order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Warning**
Intermediate 10
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector emailed operator form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand isn't behind sushi bar with soiled rag stored inside. Observed container of rice stored in hand sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no indication of raw items on menu. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area. Employee brought inspector napkins. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to provide proof of employee training. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed manager unable to prove employees are informed of their responsibilities. Inspector emailed manager form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink in kitchen area. Employee gave inspector soap. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed both hand sinks with water at 80F. **Warning**
Basic 16
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops for rice. Inspector explained to operator the proper utensils to use, manager removed bowls from rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating ceviche on top of prep table while engaging in food cooking. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charging on prep table cutting board. Observed bag of change stored above clean plates behind sushi area. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef in kitchen preparing food with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing dishes in water with soap and Clorox. Sanitizer wasn't set up. Inspector explained proper order, employee dumped water and restarted the triple sink in proper order. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door into alley. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice stored on floor in back storage behind restaurant. Manager moved to higher shelf. Observed container of soy sauce stored on floor by exit door. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 112F. Explained to employee the proper temperature for utensils to be in water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior toaster behind sushi bar soiled. Observed double oven in kitchen area soiled on the inside. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed containers of soy sauce used to hold sugar. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the right of kitchen entrance. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen salmon being thawed on top of bucket ambiently. Inspector coached manager on proper thawing methods. Operator put fish into reach in cooler. **Warning**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed fridge, shelving units, old equipment stored in back of restaurant next to dumpster. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of bread crumbs and flour not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:27 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.