BONSAI THAI + SUSHI RESTAURANT
14238 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33184 · 305-220-7755
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023. Manager paid during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto stored above clean knives at sushi station. Operator removed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license since 10/01/25. Operator paid during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice no time marked at sushi station. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice no time marked at sushi station. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener soiled. Operator placed item on triple sink to clean.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal bottle water on prep table at sushi station. Operator removed the bottle.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at sushi station. Operator removed the bottle.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw beef stored over washed veggies inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator properly rearranged by cooking temperatures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fish thawing inside hand sink at sushi station. Operator removed the fish.
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 still inside commercialy processed rop for less than 4 hrs. Operator took the product out of the package.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open cup on prep table at sushi station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer at storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing on standing water inside hand sink at sushi station. Operator discarded water and placed fish inside cooler for proper thawing.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ice balm inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator removed the item.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken skewers in the same container with raw beef skewers inside reach in freezer. Operator properly separated products.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washed hands with gloves on. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee proceeded to take off gloves and hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (56F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair at storage area.
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 (frozen) still in ROP inside walk in cooler. Operator opened the package.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with rice stored on floor at storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at sushi station.operator removed the cloth.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 medicine on shelf next to single service containers over prep cooler at kitchen. Employee removed the items.
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 raw chicken stored over rangoons inside reach in freezer at storage area. Employee removed the chicken from over rangoons.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed sushi rice without time mark at sushi station. As per employee for 4hrs. Also observed tuna 42F inside ROP at walk in cooler for more than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See Stop Sale. Observed sushi rice without time mark at sushi station. As per employee for 4hrs.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) next to cook line. Employee diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee started to clean during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Employee provided the paper towels.
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 tuna 42F inside ROP at walk in cooler for more than 4 hrs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl inside flour container at dry storage. Employee removed the bowl.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on make table across cook line. Employee removed the towel.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside reach in freezer. Employee removed from the unit.
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 chemical kit provided.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on reach in cooler across cook line and on preparation table next to reach in cooler. Employee removed the towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line.
Apr 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023. Manager paid during inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Also observed raw tuna (43F - Cold Holding) thawing inside ROP. As per employee for 4 hrs inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for 2 hrs. Employee added ice for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice without time mark. As per employee for 2 hours. Employee properly marked product.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical kit provided.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for Lana and Amy both hired for more than 60 days.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside plastic sugar container at storage area. Employee removed the bowl:
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 (frozen) thawing inside ROP package stored inside reach in cooler at sushi station. Employee make cut the plastic wrap. Also observed raw tuna (43F - Cold Holding) thawing inside ROP. As per employee for 4 hrs inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded the products.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between reach in cooler door crack. Employee removed the knives and placed inside were washing area to be cleaned.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside plastic rice container with handle in contact with product at storage area. Employee placed the handle upwards.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on reach in cooler across cook line and on preparation table next to reach in cooler. Employee removed the towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line.
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.