SUSHI MAKI PALMETTO BAY
14491 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33176
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of cook line inside broken tiles - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked on cook line and inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at cook line Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line and sushi bar Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed establishment added steamer and removed hand sink in dish/storage area without submitting plans. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle stored inside container of duck sauce inside walk in cooler and inside container of tea leaves in prep area. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 next to ice machine. Operator inverted bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen packages at sushi bar Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of cook line inside broken tiles
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked on cook line and inside walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at cook line Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at cook line
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep area with single service utensils
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line and sushi bar Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket next to mop sink. Operator properly hung mop. Corrected On-Site
- 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 plantains (119F - Hot Holding); dumplings (120F - Hot Holding) in kitchen area, as per operator for less than an hour. Operator opted to begin using Time as a Public Health Control for products.
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from dish area
- 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/. Observed establishment added steamer and removed hand sink in dish/storage area without submitting plans.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of brown rice and inside container of flour in back area by walk in cooler. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawing inside of reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler. Operator cut open bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of spicy mayo, soy sauce, and ginger stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator picked up all containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door frame inside of walk in freezer
- 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 handle of scoop stored inside container of fried rice touching rice in back area near walk in cooler. Operator placed scoop properly. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers of salmon and tuna inside of walk in cooler. Operator removed old labels. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour and container of sugar not labeled near triple sink and prep area in kitchen.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over cooked shrimp at reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Observed yellowtail fish not frozen in oxygen reduced packaging, advised operator to cut package or remove fish when thawing **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with sushi ginger stored on the floor at front counter. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Observed plastic container with sushi ginger stored on the floor at front counter, employee picked up container and placed on shelf **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with sushi ginger stored on the floor at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 78°F. Operator discarded water.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at preparation area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at preparation area.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 03G-42-1:Intermediate - Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
- 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 uses the sushi rice under 4.2 pH, no HACCP plan approved.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen areas.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles, located at kitchen areas, and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets with spicy mayo , and magic water stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed items, and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at back kitchen near the ice machine. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
- 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 pork ribs (57F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded items.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork ribs (57F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).