SUSHI GARAGE COCOWALK
3015 Grand Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33133
Dinner Key
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at smaller ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of edamame at cook line cooler. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer boxes of hamachi stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep tables throughout area and cooler at cook line. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-01-4:Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed for plates outdoors. Warning
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar. Warning
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed at walk in cooler and freezer no lights available. Warning
- 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed for packages of raw beef, chicken, and shrimp in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line garlic in oil (64F - Cold Holding). As per chef for 1 hour during prep. Chef placed onto ice bath to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** 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/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation, 2 at sushi bar, 2 at kitchen area, with no certified manager present. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at dish washing area. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site 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 for packages of raw beef, steaks, and shrimp in walk in freezer and cook line coolers. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 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 accumulation of dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection still observed ceiling tiles soiled. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended** - 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 throughout kitchen accumulation of dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection still observed walls soiled next to walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet at hand wash sink at rear of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: At time of callback inspection observed faucet still leaking, **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by ladder at rear of kitchen next to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: At time of callback inspection observed sink still blocked by ladder. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: At time of callback inspection observed hand sink still blocked by mop bucket. **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 for filter connected to ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: At time of callback inspection observed water treatment device still not inspected. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 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 accumulation of dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: At time of callback inspection observed utensils in standings water if 110F **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler where salad mix and cheese cakes are stored. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: At time of callback inspection observed water still present in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 03G-54-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed for packages of raw beef, octopus, tunas, steaks, cooked beef medallions, shrimp date marked 8/31/24, 7/7/24 and 6/18/24 in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: At time of callback inspection observed establishment still using reduced oxygen method on sea bass raw beef, octopus, tunas, steaks, cooked beef medallions, shrimp in walk in freezer date marked 6/6/24, 7/17/24 and 8/18/24. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen accumulation of dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet at hand wash sink at rear of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: At time of callback inspection observed faucet still leaking, **Time Extended**
- 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. Observed for packages of raw beef, octopus, tunas, steaks, cooked beef medallions, shrimp in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: At time of callback inspection observed establishment still using reduced oxygen method on sea bass raw beef, octopus, tunas, steaks, cooked beef medallions, shrimp in walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by ladder at rear of kitchen next to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: At time of callback inspection observed sink still blocked by ladder. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: At time of callback inspection observed no paper towels available. **Time Extended**
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging of raw beef, octopus, tunas, steaks, cooked beef medallions, shrimp in walk in freezer held more than 48 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: At time of callback inspection observed establishment still using reduced oxygen method on sea bass raw beef, octopus, tunas, steaks, cooked beef medallions, shrimp in walk in freezer date marked 6/6/24, 7/17/24 and 8/18/24. **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 for filter connected to ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: At time of callback inspection observed water treatment device still not inspected. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
13
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in kitchen. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of lentils and a container of rice in kitchen. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen accumulation of dust. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic gallon of cooking oil at rear of kitchen next to blast freezer on floor. Warning
- 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 in containers of rice and flour at rear of kitchen. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep table. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler where salad mix and cheese cakes are stored. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler where salad mix and cheese cakes are stored. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of rice near blast freezer on prep table not covered. Observed a container of bread in walk in freezer not covered. Warning
- 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed for packages of raw beef, octopus, tunas, steaks, cooked beef medallions, shrimp date marked 8/31/24, 7/7/24 and 6/18/24 in walk in freezer. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen accumulation of dust. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet at hand wash sink at rear of kitchen. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sushi bar display case raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); scallops (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about 2 hours. Operator placed into cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Observed for packages of raw beef, octopus, tunas, steaks, cooked beef medallions, shrimp in walk in freezer. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by ladder at rear of kitchen next to three compartment sink. Warning
- 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish machine final rinse at Dishwasher (Temperature 171) after 5 cycles. 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 4 employees engaging in food preparation. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site 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 establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging of raw beef, octopus, tunas, steaks, cooked beef medallions, shrimp in walk in freezer held more than 48 hours. Warning
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed for filter connected to ice machine. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 21 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermal strips or non reversible thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at approximately 44F, #1 drawer unit,front counter. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw spicy tuna stored above cut cucumbers.located in the 4 door reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers front counter: #1:; raw salmon strips (44F - Cold Holding); spicy tuna (46F - Cold Holding); krab salad (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator about an hr ago,operator removed to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. #3top unit:; raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); scallops (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 1.5 hrs ago,operator place in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermal strips or non reversible thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Admin Complaint
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. At the time of the inspection no non reversible thermometer or thermal strips available for the high temperature dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the edamame located in the reach in cooler,drawers. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the sushi bar. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with raw pork stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk bins,flour,sugar,rice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 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/ At the time of the inspection observed 5 employees engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. At the time of the inspection no non reversible thermometer or thermal strips available for the high temperature dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 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. Provided operator with form, completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).