VARSOL BY AKASHI
Main Highway
Miami, Florida, 33133
Coconut Grove
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at sushi bar reach in cooler handle. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at exterior ice machine. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of panko breading. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at shelf above POS system. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of sushi rice at sushi bar uncovered, not in use. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 packages of broiled eel thawing in hand wash sink in sushi bar area. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at sushi bar used to thaw items. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 for 2 new employees less than 60 days. Operator printed, reviewed and signed forms with employees during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink as well as hand sink at dish washing area. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired for all employees. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/5/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 4 dead roaches on sticky control device located on wall in kitchen area above prep table, rice cookers and storage shelves with clean serving dishes and uncovered to go containers. Operator discarded control device. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: At time of callback inspection still observed sticky control device at bar area. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches on sticky control device located on wall in kitchen area above prep table, rice cookers and storage shelves with clean serving dishes and uncovered to go containers. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall in same area around control device behind the shelf hooks in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: At time of callback inspection observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall in kitchen area above prep table, near microwave. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: At time of callback inspection observed soap not available at hand sink at bar. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at bar ice machine. Warning
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 4 dead roaches on sticky control device located on wall in kitchen area above prep table, rice cookers and storage shelves with clean serving dishes and uncovered to go containers. Operator discarded control device. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at bar area, knife between prep cooler and dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour at kitchen area. Warning
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar counter. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at sushi bar reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over bags of edamame. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches on sticky control device located on wall in kitchen area above prep table, rice cookers and storage shelves with clean serving dishes and uncovered to go containers. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall in same area around control device behind the shelf hooks in kitchen area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sushi counter prep table krab salad mix (55F - Cold Holding). As per cook for 1.5 hours. Chef placed into reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed 3 rice cookers of sushi rice not time marked for time as a public health control procedures. As per chef sushi rice has been in place for 1.5 hours since opening. Chef placed time marks onto cookers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot lamp tempura shrimp (77F - Hot Holding). As per cook for 1 hour, chef turned on lamp light. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen across from dish machine blocked by serving trays and rolling cart. Observed at bar hand sink blocked by reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/28/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice in kitchen area.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at ceiling above standing reach in cooler near walk in cooler.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for employees in kitchen and at sushi bar. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at sushi bar ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at bar area prep table.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at sushi bar hand wash sink and kitchen handwashing sink. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at sushi bar area, squeeze bottles of sauce not labeled.
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw chicken at cutting board, then proceeded to place containers of crispy rice into reach in cooler with same gloves.
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub nose and cheek with gloves hand and continued to cut chicken.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed at sushi bar employee line plates of raw salmon with hand wash paper towels.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at kitchen prep table a container of raw shelled egg (52F - Cold Holding). As per cook for less than 2 hours. Cook placed into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen reach in cooler a container of Raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding). As per cook for less than 2 hours.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen area across from dish machine blocked by utility cart. Manager removed. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi bar hand wash sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi bar hand wash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/28/2024 revealed 19 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing sauces stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance,opposite cookline. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 for Ricardo V, as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed service dolly located in front of unit by the ware washing area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Operator completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with form,completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/19/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 882-9549
Website: https://www.varsolsushibar.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(492 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:2:00 – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025