PUBBELLY SUSHI
8970 SW 72 PLACE #D-150
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted at ice machine
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice paddles stored inside water 74F under rice cookers
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink near front counter prep area
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on top of prep table on cook line. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork in flip top cooler on cook line
- 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 beef stored over raw salmon on rack inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while cutting raw fish. And two more employees wearing watches while preparing food. Operator removed the bracelet. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi station. 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 beef stored over raw salmon at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crispy rice (60 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03G-46-2:Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed establishment packaged cooked chicken and cooked zucchini in reduced oxygen packaging without process waiver. Warning
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed the establishment is conducted reduced oxygen packaging with cooked chicken, cooked zucchini and raw beef without a HACCP plan. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in salad station, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink at salad station without hand washing sign
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not identified by common name.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over zucchini and cooked octopus at walk-in cooler. Operator moved the raw salmon to the bottom part of the. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink at the bar used as dumping sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 03G-43-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: As per the manager they are under process of variance and HACCP with OPQ. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water Water temperature 89F Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed kitchen utensils in standing water Water temperature 89F **Time Extended**
- 21-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cloth was removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the dishwashing machine soiled with black debris Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed the wall behind the dishwashing machine soiled with black debris **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
- 21-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved the sanitizing solution from the floor Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved the sanitizing solution from the floor **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with sauces without name label. Name labels were added Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed squeeze bottles with sauces without name label. Name labels were added * **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the sushi area no paper towels or soap at the hand wash sink. Observed no soap at the bar hand wash sink Paper towels and soap were replenished Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed at the sushi area no paper towels or soap at the hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
- 51-12-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the establishment with a new area of sushi preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed the establishment with a new area of sushi preparation. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/18/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
9
Basic
7
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on shelves wet nesting. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At preparation table in front of the dishwasher machine. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at shelf located in front of three compartment sink. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels on cutting boards at preparation area. Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At kitchen area and sushi area. Operator relocated some of the sanitizer bucket. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over sauces at reach in cooler front counter. Operator moved the tuna to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tuna (62 F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator was outside half an hour ago. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 03G-43-1:Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by a rack located in front of the ice machine. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two hand wash sink used as preparation sink at kitchen area. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks that are used as preparation sinks. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The establishment added a sushi station no plan review submitted. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks that are used as preparation sink. 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. Written was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was incomplete. The right consumer advisory was provided, printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 9 intermediate, 7 basic).