SOYA SUSHI BAR OF FLORIDA
11402 NW 41 ST UNIT 116-118
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over reach-in freezer at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Observed over reach-in freezer at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front sushi counter cutting boards and cutting boards at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Observed at front sushi counter cutting boards and cutting boards at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line and reach-in coolers at sushi bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line and reach-in coolers at sushi bar area. **Time Extended**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Observed dishmachine with a Chlorine 00ppm concentration. **Admin Complaint**
- 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over reach-in freezer at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at three compartment sink area. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front sushi counter cutting boards and cutting boards at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **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 employee speaker stored above preparation table. Speaker was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees at cook line engaging in food preparation without a beard guard. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line and reach-in coolers at sushi bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of avocados on floor next to walk-in cooler, plastic containers of soy sauce on floor at preparation area, and plastic containers of portioned sauces on floor at walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed co Rainer of salt and sugar not labeled with common name at preparation area. **Warning**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler at cook line. **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 Krab sticks (125F - Hot Holding); maduros (119F - Hot Holding) at hot holding equipment at front counter. As per manager, less than 4 hours. Manager increase elevation for rapid reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at cook line. **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. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at cook line. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Informed manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over reachin freezer area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Ceiling tile missing. Observed over reachin freezer area **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front sushi counter and rear of bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front sushi counter and rear of bar. **Time Extended**
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch at sushi station while doing food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed employee wearing watch at sushi station while doing food preparation. **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting at dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed containers wet nesting at dish area. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at walk in cooler, side sandwich reach in cooler t kitchen area, and reach-in coolers at sushi bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed torn gaskets at walk in cooler, side sandwich reach in cooler t kitchen area, and reach-in coolers at sushi bar area. **Time Extended**
- 14-25-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed sushi rice being held in wooden bowl at kitchen area.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed sushi rice being held in wooden bowl at kitchen area.. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of avocados on floor walk in cooler. Also observed oil and corn flakes stored on floor in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed cases of avocados on floor walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer soiled at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Gaskets in reach in freezer soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food not covered in cook line low boy. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed containers of salmon and cream cheeses croquettes not covered in cook line low boy. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk - in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Walk- in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored sanitizer bucket on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored sanitizer bucket on cook line. **Time Extended**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed main kitchen chlorine sanitizer reading at 00ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed main kitchen dish washing machine chlorine sanitizer reading at 00ppm **Admin Complaint**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand wash sink at rear bar. Observed front handwash sink being utilized as dump sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed utensils in handwash sink at rear sink in 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 in establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed no certified food manager in establishment. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at three compartment sink hand wash area and at rear bar sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at three compartment sink hand wash area and at rear bar sink. **Time Extended**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on water filter behind ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on water filter behind ice machine in kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
20
Total
29
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Informed manager. **Warning**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in freezer handles. **Warning**
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over reachin freezer area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front sushi counter and rear of bar. **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle being stored on prep surface. Employee removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **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 employee cel phone stored above prep station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch at sushi station while doing food preparation. **Warning**
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees at sushi station engaging in food preparation without a beard guard. **Warning**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting at dish area. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at walk in cooler, side sandwich reach in cooler t kitchen area, and reach-in coolers at sushi bar area. **Warning**
- 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed sushi rice being held in wooden bowl at kitchen area.. **Warning**
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in dry storage area. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of avocados on floor walk in cooler. Also observed oil and corn flakes stored on floor in dry storage. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in triple door upright reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer soiled at kitchen area. **Warning**
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak under dishwasher. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food not covered in cook line low boy. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk - in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving soiled. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored sanitizer bucket on cook line. **Warning**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed main kitchen chlorine sanitizer reading at 00ppm. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over scrambled eggs in low boy cook line cooler. Chef rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed first reading of chlorine sanitizer bucket at +200 ppm. Manager adjusted sanitizer to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand wash sink at rear bar. Observed front handwash sink being utilized as dump sink. **Warning**
- 53A-07-6: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 in establishment. **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/. Observed no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by three compartment sink handwash sink. And in kitchen line hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at three compartment sink hand wash area and at rear bar sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on water filter behind ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 29 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 20 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing located above reach in freezer at corner/side kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed ceiling tile missing located above reach in freezer at corner/side kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at front sushi prep station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at front sushi prep station. **Time Extended**
- 14-25-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed large wooden sushi bowl used to prepare sushi rice, located at kitchen area. These bowls are made of soft woods such as cypress. Soft wood is not acceptable for use as a food-contact surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed large wooden sushi bowl used to prepare sushi rice, located at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed no soap provided at handwash sink located at three compartment sink area and kitchen hand washing sink. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to rice cookers, near kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed no soap provided at handwash sink located at three compartment sink area and sushi bar. **Time Extended**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with no date indicating when filter was last serviced, located behind kitchen ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed water filter with no date indicating when filter was last serviced, located behind kitchen ice machine. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).