SARUSSI RESTAURANT
6797 SW 8 STREET · WEST MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cut onions. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 7
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored in hand sink next to mop sink. Operator moved out of way for inspector.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry racks rust in multiple shelves in back storage. Observed rust on rack above three sink with rust.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in freezer and reach in cooler food items prepared 2 days prior with no date mark.
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing date of birth for all employee certificates; Yamisleydi, Maricel, Beatriz, Vincenzo, Lissette, Iraida.
Basic 11
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purses stored above food at front counter. Employees moved items to bottom shelf away from customer items. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping sandwiches wearing bracelets.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pickles in bucket on floor of kitchen area. Operator moved to shelf for proper protection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice in chest freezer at front counter.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and holder.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of sugar bin soiled in bread prep area. Observed hood system soiled above stove area. Observed soiled gaskets in all reach in coolers throughout establishment. Observed soiled gaskets at ice machine in front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers soiled with food accumulation in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered.observed fries and churros with no lid in reach in freezer. Operator covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on dry storage rack in kitchen bin of flour with no label.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.