DARUMA SUSHI BAR
4715 NW 79 AVE, Doral FL 33178 · 305-748-8276
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025, more than sixty days. Operator paid license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025, more than sixty days. Operator paid license during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment has no written plans for sushi rice.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation at rear prep area not wearing a hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in chest freezer at prep area.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at cook line soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer at kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at kitchen area.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on window at kitchen area over dinner plates. Employee removed item.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at three door, reaching cooler middle door soiled with debris.
Standing water in bottom of walk-in cooler/reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at walk in cooler in front of mop sink.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter and kitchen area. So was provided for front counter hand washing sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed and both bathrooms used by staff.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on walk-in freezer floor and observed interior of chest freezer at hallway with ice buildup inside.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line and walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in freezer shelves rusted.
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer inside hand washing sink near front counter. Strainer was removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Darianny and Henry working for more than 60 days with no food handlers training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter and kitchen area. So was provided for front counter hand washing sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed and both bathrooms used by staff.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on walk-in freezer floor and observed interior of chest freezer at hallway with ice buildup inside.
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 handle used for sugar touching product inside container at kitchen area. Scoop was positioned correctly.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line and walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in freezer shelves rusted.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates and cups stored inside hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Observed cups stored inside handsink at bar area. Manager removed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler across from oven.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at walk in freezer rusted.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm), employee used chlorine sanitizer until quaternary dispensing system is repaired at triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Observed no paper towel by handsink at bar area. Observed no paper towel by handsink at kitchen.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored o kitchen floor, near office. Employee removed cutting boards from floor.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water located under triple sink at kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink soiled by the entrance of the kitchen. Observed gasket soiled at reach in freezer by the handsink near the entrance of the kitchen. Observed dry storage shelves soiled located by walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons not inverted at sushi station. Employee inverted spoons.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at preparation table by sushi station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles at sushi station with no labels.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee constantly wiping gloved hands on apron after preparing and plating various sushi rolls for customer service. Employee was coached on when to change gloves and proper handwashing procedures. Provided flyer regarding proper ways to wear gloves the right way!
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed brown paper towel lining food containers of cooked sweet plantains and shrimp tempura under heat lamp at sushi station.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license as of October 1, 2023. Observed food employee engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 6+ customers. Contacted DBPR Customer Service at 850.487.1395 or www.myfloridalicense.com. Operator renewed license via phone in the amount of $312 confirmation number 236034836.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed a box of raw shelled eggs stored over a case of plastic water bottles inside walk in cooler.
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. Provided printed procedures to operator.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink at front counter beverage station.
No soap provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink at front counter beverage station.
Ice buildup on door of walk-in freezer.
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 scooping utensil not stored above food inside a container labeled misura, located under kitchen counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters at kitchen area.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light provided inside walk in cooler when light switched was turned on.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from under three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth at sushi station used to wipe cutting board and in use utensils at sushi station. Wiping cloth not stored or kept in sanitizer bucket in between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers of sesame seed and sanding sugar not labeled, stored next to rice cookers at kitchen area.
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.