Inspection Report

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EL SUSHI BY SOYA

11402 NW 41 ST UNIT 101 · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3483925
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8829228
DBPR license2335703

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed raw salmon and white fish purchased from The Sea Shop with no parasite destruction letter. Coached person in charge in correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (60F – Cold Holding) at cookline. As per, manager 2 hours. Rice was moved to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with metal container at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance, front counter, and both bathrooms. Paper was provided for handwashing sinks at kitchen area and bathrooms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance and front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved at cookline. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone over preparation table at cookline. Also observed, plastic water bottle and soda bottle inside reach-in freezer at cookline and plastic water bottles inside reach-in freezer at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of carry out plastic containers and chopsticks stored on floor at dry storage area. **Warning**

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#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of crab sticks being thawed inside plastic container full of water at three compartment sink. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from ceiling tile at entrance to kitchen. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 1:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.