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BLUE ELEPHANT THAI E-SANN & SUSHI

With 6 documented inspections, BLUE ELEPHANT THAI E-SANN & SUSHI in MIAMI has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

8384 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905821

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside container of soy sauce in front of chest freezer at storage area.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelves at walk in cooler.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area.
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean lids stored between wall and metal tube next to triple sink
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on wall next to triple sink at kitchen area.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with not hair restraint.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing at double door reach in cooler next to restroom.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of rice and soy sauce container stored on the floor at kitchen area in front of walk in cooler.
  • 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 clean utensils stored inside standing water with a temperature of 77F.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents soiled inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed soiled hood system at cook line area.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service empty can reuse to stored water at cook line.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored not inverted at shelf next to hand wash sink at cook line area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice noodles, carrots diced bell pepper containers not covered inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler at kitchen area.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all around cook line area.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed assorted medicine containers stored on top of preparation area at cook line. Operator removed it and stored it properly at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Bamboo Shoots dented at dry storage shelf next to walk in cooler at kitchen area.
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee engaged in food preparation touching raw chicken and ready to eat diced peppers and not washed hands.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male cook line employee touched face and immediately grabbed clean utensil without washing hands.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of Sushi Sticks at reach in freezer at cook line.
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings on wall next to triple sink at kitchen area.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed one bottle of WD-40 stored next to clean utensils and rice cooker at table in front of triple sink at kitchen area. Operator removed it and stored properly at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

  • 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 cellphone on top of the prep area.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil in the back area floor
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area not maintained clean and organized.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles not labeled. Repeat Violation
  • 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 kit onsite.

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474971

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of flour at back storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at storage area.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee ice creams stored inside 2 door reach in cooler across from cook line. Observed employee beverage inside preparation cooler at cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice stored on floor at front area. Observed plastic container of noodles and cooking oil stored on floor at back storage area.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line. Operator inverted trays. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (54F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, less than 30 minutes. Advised operator to place product inside reach in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474343

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside containers of rice and flour at back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed plastic container inside containers of rice and flour at back storage area. **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager preparing food without hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed manager preparing food without hair restraint. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing cooked noodles stored on floor at kitchen in front of hand wash sink. Observed plastic container of cooking oil, avocados and soy sauce stored on floor at storage area. Manager removed item and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed bucket containing cooked noodles stored on floor at kitchen in front of hand wash sink. Observed plastic container of cooking oil, and soy sauce stored on floor at storage area. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of bean sprouts and carrots not covered at walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed containers of bean sprouts and carrots not covered at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets and can opener blade soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets and can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341658

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside containers of rice and flour at back storage area.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager preparing food without hair restraint.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing cooked noodles stored on floor at kitchen in front of hand wash sink. Observed plastic container of cooking oil, avocados and soy sauce stored on floor at storage area. Manager removed item and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom of hood filters soiled with grease at kitchen.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage inside reach in freezer at storage area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of bean sprouts and carrots not covered at walk in cooler.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (45F - Cold Holding)at walk in cooler. Manager placed item in cooler one day prior.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (45F - Cold Holding)at walk in cooler. Manager placed item in cooler one day prior.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 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.
  • 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/
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets and can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sharping tools blocking hand wash sink at kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(173 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
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Restaurant Features

Dinner
Takeout
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Dine-in
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