PLA-TU SUSHI THAI TAPAS
6101 SUNSET DR STE 2, South Miami FL 33143 · 305-680-8848
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023071117 | Dec 19, 2023 | May 13, 2024 | $560 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed repair hand cream stored on dish rack above miso soup and sauces. Operator removed at time of inspection.
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 above raw crab in reach in freezer next to ice bin. Operator fixed order during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles stored above single service items at kitchen entrance. Operator removed at time of inspection.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use kitchen hand sink to rinse off wiping cloth.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack. Observed on dry dish rack.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several food certificates expired; Jetarin, Pattanant and Patricio expired 01/06/26.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside of flour in kitchen area used as scoop. Operator removed during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored above cooler next to cook line. Operator has cup removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on dry food rack in kitchen. Observed phone stored above cooler next to cook line. Operator had employees move items.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy on floor in kitchen. Operator placed them on counter.
Food stored outside. Observed case of oil outside of restaurant in parking lot. Oil was brought inside.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple coolers with soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in next to cook line.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service containers reused in kitchen for other items.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp in standing water in triple sink. Operator turned cold running water on.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed veggies wrapped in plastic bags.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed in warewash area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves soiled where dry food are stored and on dish racks.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on rack; bowls not stored upside down.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with watches and bracelets.
Stored food not covered. Observed Coconut soup no cover at reach in next to cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen.
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed veggies wrapped in plastic bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed next to cook line raw berg over sauces. Observed raw salmon over sauce in reach in cooler next to cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen: raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray oil on same rack with chemicals. Operator removed during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed in warewash area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves soiled where dry food are stored and on dish racks.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Poke Bowls and Sushi-Sashimi options with no raw indication.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on rack; bowls not stored upside down.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle and cup stored above prep cooler next to cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed on each above dry food.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with watches and bracelets.
Food stored outside. Observed cases if shortening and bad buns stored outside of restaurant.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last report not available.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed straws stored above hand sink next to paper towels are; not wrapped.
Stored food not covered. Observed Coconut soup no cover at reach in next to cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler across from cook line
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over spring rolls in flip top cooler at cook line. Operator relocated products
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from dish area next to dish machine.
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 hand sink removed in dish room, no plans submitted.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no with no handle stored inside container of flour
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler across from cook line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine. Operator properly stored scoop.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink blocked with miscellaneous items stored inside.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 73F in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed soft shell crab and raw pork thawing at room temperature in kitchen area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar not labeled in dish area
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between cook line prep cooler lids. Operator removed.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line.
Jan 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up the three compartment sink to sanitize.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between cook line prep cooler lids. Operator removed.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line.
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of antiseptic spray stored on dry storage rack at dish washing area. Manager removed.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up the three compartment sink to sanitize.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing seafood items with no hair restraint. Employee placed a hat on.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at rush washing area. Employee removed and stored on shelf.
Food stored outside. Observed a rolling cart with 8 bags of rice stored in outdoor parking garage. Employee placed items inside.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between cook line prep cooler lids. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up the three compartment sink to sanitize.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over gyozas at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the gyozas.
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 raw beef at reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw chicken to the bottom part of the.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salmon (50 F - Cold Holding); Tuna (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup without handle inside of rice. Manager removed the plastic cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed an oil container stored on floor at dishwasher area. Operator relocated the container.
Three Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels stored at preparation tables.
Dec 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon on top of cooked chicken in the reach in cooler by the cook line. Employee placed cooked chicken under raw salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese at (50F - Cold Holding) located in the preparation area. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the bottom of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice at (124F - Hot Holding) located in the front counter of establishment. As per the manager for one hour. Manager time marked the rice as is a product under time control.
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.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in the extended preparation area located outside of the restaurant in the public parking garage with no wall and open to the public.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 1 reach in freezers with raw beef, raw pork, raw shrimp, raw tuna, Krab and raw seafood mix, and 1 reach in cooler with raw vegetables; tomatoes, mushrooms and carrots. Observed another reach in freezer with no product inside, located behind the restaurant in the public parking garage. And observed shelf with oil containers, and containers with flour, sugar and salt with scoops inside of each container, located in front of the AC Unit in the parking garage.
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. Manager printed the form and employees signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand sink by preparation area. Employee replenished with soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice under time as health control at front counter. Written procedures was provided to operator.
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed preparation table with 2 airfryer, 1 oven, 2 rice cooker, 1 coffee maker all connected to the power. Located outside of the restaurant in the public parking garage with no wall and open to the public right in front of the AC unit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food in reach in cooler located. Y the cook line. Employee removed container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed 1 reach in freezers with raw beef, raw pork, raw shrimp, raw tuna, Krab and raw seafood mix, and 1 reach in cooler with raw vegetables; tomatoes, mushrooms and carrots. Observed another reach in freezer with no product inside, located behind the restaurant in the public parking garage. And observed shelf with oil containers, and containers with flour, sugar and salt with scoops inside of each container, located in front of the AC Unit located in the public parking garage with no walls and open to the public. Observed no separation between food preparation area and vehicle parked or driven in the garage.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knifes under microwave by the preparation area. And four knifes stored between wall and three compartment sink. Manager removed the knives.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water at 50F. Employee discarded water.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 1 reach in freezer with raw beef, raw pork, raw shrimp, raw tuna, Krab and raw seafood mix, and 1 reach in cooler with raw vegetables; tomatoes, mushrooms and carrots located in the public parking garage with no walls and open to the public.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels stored at preparation tables.
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.