EL SUSHI BY SOYA
11402 NW 41 ST UNIT 101
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
18
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 27 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
0
Inspection Details:
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 0 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
0
Inspection Details:
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 0 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (877) 357-8744
Website: https://elsushi.com/
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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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025