Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SUSHI JUNGLE

8373 NW 12 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33126

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3493681
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8860032
DBPR license2323606

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 19, 2024 4:06 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 20, 2024 9:52 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority4 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#19High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed by the dishwasher, 2 live flies landing on the walls and the dishwasher and 1 live fly by the cookline landing on the prep table.

#20High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel inside a container with fried imitation crab. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray cans of Raid, ortho and Black Flag on a shelf in the warehouse wash area.

#22High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the dishwasher: 0 ppm. Operator purchased sanitizer.

#23High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Sushi flip top reach in cooler: raw tuna stored inside a container with cooked octopus. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24High 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. Stand up reach in freezer: raw chicken stored above shrimps **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#25High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in the warehouse wash area: a rack with approximately 25+ rodent droppings on top of a bucket of sanitizer, approximately 15+ rodent droppings on top of a lid with detergent, approximately 20+ rodent droppings in a edge behind the mop sink, approximately 10 rodent droppings underneath the dishwasher, approximately 15+ rodent droppings on the floor by the mop sink, and approximately 25+ rodent droppings in a corner by the sushi area.

#26High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi area: sushi rice (99F – Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Operator reheated to 166F. Discussed Time As A Public Health Control and provided the operator with the handout. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#27High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane cans stored on a shelf in the dry storage area with can goods and chips. Spray bottle by on a rack in the kitchen by can sodas. Front counter : winded stored by containers with coco **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#28Intermediate53B-15-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed operator has no knowledge of of how to calibrate the thermometer. Inspector discussed, provided hand out and trained the employee during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#29Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

#30Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Both quaternary and chlorine test kit expired 3/22 and 8/24.

#31Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.

Basic 18

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in most storage container in in the warehouse wash area.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed underneath the three compartment sink.

#5Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Sushi mat repaired with duct tape, and covered with plastic.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed opening/hole in the ceiling in the dry storage area above the stand up reach in cooler.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in the chest reach-in freezer.

#9Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Thoughtout the kitchen.

#10Basic16-04-4

Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers and the chest reach in cooler soiled.

#13Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a bucket with bleach stored on the table by the cookline above cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic38-05-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

#17Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O ppm.

#18Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Storage containers with rice..

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:56 AM.

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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.