DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SUSHI CAFE

7917 Northwest 2nd Street
Miami, Florida, 33126
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/18/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
17

Inspection Details:

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave exterior soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed exterior microwave handle and button soiled at time of callback. **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed ceiling tile missing above the entrance of the walk in cooler; at time of callback inspection. **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 throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door of screen at back exit. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed gap beneath exterior screen door at exit during callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near back exit where floor is in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed standing water on floor that's in disrepair in front of the back screen door exit; at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair next back exit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed floor in disrepair in front of back exit door; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed on counter above hand sink and microwave. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed on counter above hand sink and microwave; at time of callback.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled in bar area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed interior of microwave soiled at time of callback report at bar area. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled. Observed multiple coolers with soiled gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed exterior of ice machine soiled. Observed multiple coolers with soiled gaskets; at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in freezers and coolers throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed reach in coolers with rust throughout establishment at time of inspection callback. **Time Extended**
  • 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed wonton containers reused for food in reach in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed masago containers in freezer reused to hold wontons and spring rolls at time of callback. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed rust on shelves at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour no label next to cook line. Observed frozen meats in reach in freezers not labeled and wrapped in plastic. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed frozen meats in reach in freezers not labeled and wrapped in plastic; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in white freezer raw beef and pork stored above kimchi dumplings. Inspector explained to operator about proper holding process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed in reach in freezer attached to fridge raw beef in plastic wrap stored above kimchi dumplings. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled in bar and kitchen area. Observed soiled peeler on magnet for knives. Observed soiled shelf where pitchers and to go containers are kept. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed soiled knife magnet, soiled shelves, and peeler at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl of shrimp in hand sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed bowl in hand sink at kitchen entrance at time of inspection callback. **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2025-02-18)
2025-02-18
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).

Inspection on 2/14/2025

High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
20
Total
28

Inspection Details:

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled interior.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave exterior soiled.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door of screen at back exit. **Repeat Violation**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near back exit where floor is in disrepair.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair next back exit.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce on floor of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in 80F water at cook line. Inspector spoke to operator about hot holding utensils 135F or above.. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed on counter above hand sink and microwave.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled. Observed multiple coolers with soiled gaskets.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe interior of white fridge soiled in kitchen area.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in freezers and coolers throughout establishment.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed wonton containers reused for food in reach in freezers.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in fridge next to cook line.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour no label next to cook line. Observed frozen meats in reach in freezers not labeled and wrapped in plastic. **Repeat Violation**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in white fridge raw chicken and beef stored above ready to eat dumplings. Observed raw shell eggs stored above garlic and cucumbers. Inspector spoke to operator about proper food storage, operator told chef to change order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in white freezer raw beef and pork stored above kimchi dumplings. Inspector explained to operator about proper holding process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bar area: romaine lettuce cut (56F - Cold Holding). As per operator, forgot to put ice on lettuce; operator placed ice to cover lettuce for rapid chill. Observed in white fridge in kitchen area: raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); krab (60F - Cold Holding); dumplings (60F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (60F - Cold Holding); raw pork (55F - Cold Holding). Observed fridge cold holding not turned all the way to recommended manufacturer temperature for cold holding, operator turned dial to creepy temperature. As per operator, food is removed from walk in cooler and placed on kitchen line fridge when they open; which was less than 2 hours prior to inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on Bibb outside of restaurant
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink outside of establishment.
  • 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled in bar and kitchen area. Observed soiled peeler on magnet for knives. Observed soiled shelf where pitchers and to go containers are kept.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl of shrimp in hand sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Health Inspector (2025-02-14)
2025-02-14
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 28 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 20 basic).

Inspection on 11/13/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
16

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in containers of soy sauce and rice vinegar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed bowls used as scoops in containers of soy sauce and rice vinegar. **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles above walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed missing tiles above walk in cooler **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above warewash area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above warewash area **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 tiles soiled throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen **Time Extended**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted under prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed pans not inverted under prep table. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath door to back of restaurant in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed gap beneath door to back of restaurant in kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of soy sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed container of oil on floor next to stove area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed container of oil on floor next to stove area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in chest freezers throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed ice buildup up in chest freezers throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed frozen meats wrapped and stored in to go bags with no label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed frozen meats wrapped and stored in to go bags with no label. **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with bowl stored inside. Operator removed bowl. Observed empty bowl in hand sink next to boba tea bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed hand sink with bowl stored inside **Time Extended**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 16-22-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no three compartment sink at all, dishwasher is available and working properly. Chlorine 50 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed no three compartment sink at all, dishwasher is available and working properly. Chlorine 50 ppm. **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-11-13)
2024-11-13
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).

Inspection on 11/12/2024

High Priority
7
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
24

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in containers of soy sauce and rice vinegar. **Warning**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles above walk in cooler **Warning**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above warewash area **Warning**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted under prep table. **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 bottle of water at dish prep area. Observed purse stored in plastic container with pancake mix. Observed employee food stored with ice cream in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath door to back of restaurant in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of soy sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed container of oil on floor next to stove area. **Warning**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in chest freezers throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen area. **Warning**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored food in reach in freezer with fridge connection not covered. **Warning**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed frozen meats wrapped and stored in to go bags with no label. **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 container of broccoli and pickled ginger in walk in cooler. Observed raw eggs stored behind raw green onions on prep top. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
  • 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 chicken in walk in cooler stored over raw pork and beef. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen raw pork wrapped in plastic stored over frozen vegetables and tostones. **Warning**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (90F - Reheating) As per operator, rice has been in cooker to reheat for more than 2 hours prior to inspection. **Warning**
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed white rice (90F - Reheating) As per operator, rice has been in cooker to reheat for more than 2 hours prior to inspection. **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 at boba tea bar: boba pearls (80F - Hot Holding) As per operator, pearls were cooked and forgotten about. As per operator, pearls have been there for less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer. **Warning**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with bowl stored inside. Operator removed bowl. Observed empty bowl in hand sink next to boba tea bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • 16-22-4:Intermediate - Observed no three compartment sink at all, dishwasher is available and working properly. Chlorine 50 ppm. **Warning**
Health Inspector (2024-11-12)
2024-11-12
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 24 total violations (7 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).