The Sushi Bar, 8748 Sw 72 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE SUSHI BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8748 Sw 72 St, Miami, FL 33173
License #: 2302546
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 3/4/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.( behind cook line)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.( next to fryer in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.( thermometer calibration)
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Stove top
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Most coolers
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind chest freezer
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On rack by door.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pan hanging next to wall by 3 CS.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of chest freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Pots
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.bottlewith degreaser
4/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. inside walk in cooler and some areas of the kitchen
  • Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. racks are heavily used Rusted
  • Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board, pot
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
1/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. inside walk in cooler and some areas of the kitchen
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. thermometer not working.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vents inside walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. table, fryer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelving
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. racks are heavily used
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. kitchen area shelves
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment. reach in freezer
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. egg shells behind fryer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board, pot
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. reach in cooler and prep table
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. by cookline
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken over cooked food.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. rice bag
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by prep table
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/cardboard. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing improperly installed. reach in cooler draining into handsink
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.mopsink
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. sushi rice
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Walk-in cooler fan covers
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.Kitchen area shelves
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.Sushi rice wooden container
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cookline equipment
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated under equipment.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Iodine test kit available , but sanitizer solution used by restaurant is chlorine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen area
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/cardboard .
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Backdoor in disrepair
  • Plumbing improperly installed.Reach in cooler drainning into handsink
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.Sushi rice
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Faucet by water heater
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.faucet on handwashing sink
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.2 door unit
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.food iceed
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.food removed. This violation must be corrected by : 8-26-2010 .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knives on make table Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease/dust.light fixtures,lg wall fan.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.hotdogs, krap sticks
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.rice left over from previous night, operator stated it is not intended for use, observed him discard during inspection.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.ra tuna over asparagus in walkin,& in reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3compartment
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn and soiled cardboard used as shelving cover By cookline
  • Floor-mounted nonfood-contact equipment is not easily movable and is not sealed to the floor or elevated to provide clearance between the equipment and the floor of at least 6 inches.burner on cement blocks
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.on cookline
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.pots
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives by sushi bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.cough syrup stored with sushi boats
2/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-08-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-32-1 Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.throughout kitchen
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.handsink
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
10/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.DURING INSPECTION OPERATOR SUBMITTED INVCES FROM PORT ROYAL TRADING COMPANY INC AT 305 477-5551 & from K SEA TRADING AT 305-888-9830, both state freezing requirements for FISH DELIVERED FROZEN, HOWEVER FISH PURCHASED BY OPERATOR STATES IT IS DELIVERED FRESH AND DOES NOT STATE IT IS DELIVERED FROZEN
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked eel Corrected On Site.operator discarded during inspection
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.surimi crab defrosted on top of rice cooker lid Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.next to handsink
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.throughout kitchen
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.handsink
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.soiled dish racks
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knives in kitchen and sushi area
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.in Bathroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.sushi bar
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.1 dead roach on floor by reachin in back
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable.through out establishment
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
8/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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