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EL SUSHI BY SOYA

11402 NW 41 ST UNIT 101

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10828759

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at kitchen soiled inside. Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine is not being used. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed plastic bottle stored over preparation table at cook line. Plastic bottle was removed. Coached chef on correct procedure. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef at cook line using a bracelet while doing food preparation. Coached chef on correct procedure. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers stored next to three compartment sink. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water plastic bottles and plastic container of soy sauce stored on floor at kitchen area. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at kitchen. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at cook line. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler at front counter and at cook line under microwave. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink, reach-in freezer near cook line, and reach-in coolers at cook line with gaskets soiled. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in cooler across from fryers soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sushi trays stored on floor at dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to microwave at cook line. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers of flour not labeled at kitchen area. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over peppers at reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over seaweed at reach-in cooler at cook line. Coached person in charge in correct procedure. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (64F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per person in charge, less than 1 hour. Product was moved to a reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed cooked rice at front counter used for sushi at . Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at kitchen. Container was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed John, Rafael, Anarellis, and Ray working for more than 60 days with no food handlers training. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen. Soap was provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Observed establishment using time as a public health control but no written plan available. Provided form to person in charge. Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on filter behind ice machine at kitchen area. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10767747

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at both bathrooms doors. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed at both bathrooms doors. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at both bathrooms doors. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved at cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed green cutting board grooved at cookline. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from ceiling tile at entrance to kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed water leaking from ceiling tile at entrance to kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed no certified food manager for establishment. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance and front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance and front counter. Soap was provided. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(3,674 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
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Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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