BLUE ELEPHANT THAI E-SANN & SUSHI
8384 BIRD RD, Miami FL 33155 · 786.534.5355
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings on wall next to triple sink at kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017003634 | Dec 21, 2016 | May 5, 2017 | $100 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority6 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 23 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored over food and prep table at warewashing area shelves and cook line.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insect spray on floor at warewashing area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled chemical spray stored over prep table at warewashing area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled across kitchen and can opener soiled at cookline.
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed HWS removed at warewashing area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips expired 2016.
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 HWS sink removed from ware washing area and walk-in cooler not reflected on current plans.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at HWS at cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled over prep table at warewashing area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all over establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair shins prep sink at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at ware washing area.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed sofa bed being used and other personal items in a location used to stored and prep food.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC handle and gaskets soiled, and fan guards soiled at WIC.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves near WIC entrance.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright at prep table at warewashing area and at table near entrance to cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items stored on floor at front entrance and dry storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed interior WIC wall soiled with mold like substance.
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 35 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority6 Intermediate20 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored over food and prep table at warewashing area shelves and cook line.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked sushi rice (45F - Cooling). As per operator, cooked last night.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter for tuna.
Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. See stop sale. Observed tuna with no receipts or invoices provided. Tuna has no labels or boxes.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insect spray on floor at warewashing area.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed tuna with no receipts or invoices provided. Tuna has no labels or boxes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked sushi rice at 45F and 69F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding), Pre cooked chicken (72F - Cold Holding); Noodles in water (70F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (88F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Products were moved to cooling units for rapid cooling.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled chemical spray stored over prep table at warewashing area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled across kitchen and can opener soiled at cookline.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed HWS removed at warewashing area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips expired 2016.
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 HWS sink removed from ware washing area and walk-in cooler not reflected on current plans.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at HWS at cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled over prep table at warewashing area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop soy sauce at WIC.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all over establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor next to RIC at warewashing area. Operator removed dead roaches from floor.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over cutting table on table across cook line entrance.
Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil box on floor by cook line entrance, plastic containers of soy sauce on floor across kitchen, and rice sacks on floor next to dry storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair shins prep sink at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at ware washing area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooping spoon in water less than 135F. Scopes were removed and sanitized.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed sofa bed being used and other personal items in a location used to stored and prep food.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC handle and gaskets soiled, and fan guards soiled at WIC.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves near WIC entrance.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright at prep table at warewashing area and at table near entrance to cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items stored on floor at front entrance and dry storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed interior WIC wall soiled with mold like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority0 Intermediate17 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings on wall next to triple sink at kitchen area.
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.
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.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelves at walk in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean lids stored between wall and metal tube next to triple sink
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on wall next to triple sink at kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with not hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing at double door reach in cooler next to restroom.
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.
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.
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.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service empty can reuse to stored water at cook line.
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.
Stored food not covered. Observed rice noodles, carrots diced bell pepper containers not covered inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler at kitchen area.
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.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all around cook line area.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil in the back area floor
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles not labeled.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (55F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per owner, product placed inside unit for cooling on the previous night.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (55F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per owner, product placed inside unit for cooling on the previous night.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife sharpener stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed item.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at ware washing and back food storage areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor near chest freezer at back storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled at storage area.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of flour at back storage area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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.
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.
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.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line. Operator inverted trays.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets and can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside containers of rice and flour at back storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager preparing food without hair restraint.
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.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of bean sprouts and carrots not covered at walk in cooler.
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets and can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sharping tools blocking hand wash sink at kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside containers of rice and flour at back storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager preparing food without hair restraint.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom of hood filters soiled with grease at kitchen.
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.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of bean sprouts and carrots not covered at walk in cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.