PUBBELLY SUSHI
19501 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD # 936, Aventura FL 33180 · 786-522-7889
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw shrimp stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat octopus. Located in reach in cooler. Advised chef and she rearranged.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as a liner for container of various cut leafy greens.
Observed raw salmon and raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready to eat krab meat. Located in walk in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged.
Observed sushi rice identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. As per manager rice had only been out for about 1 hour prior to start of inspection. Manager added time marking.
Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to strainer being stored inside. Employee removed.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage area.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker. Chef discarded water.
Observed avocado not washed prior to preparation.
Observed metal Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense nuts in kitchen area.
Observed takeout containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved to shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in front of stove. Employee cleaned.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth stored inside of hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed wet wiping cloth.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag stored touching squeeze bottles and clean containers at from bar. Operator removed personal bag.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned water at the time of the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at prep area soiled with old food debris. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside of walk in cooler rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored inside of hand wash sink at cook line. Operator placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located in stove door. Chef removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in front of flat grill.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter and in direct reach of customers. Manager removed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at hand washing sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker.manager discarded.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkins being stored on floor in dry storage area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment purchasing fish from Halperns Steak's and Seafood, True World foods and The Sea Shop with no parasite destruction letter provided. Manager called to get letter emailed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored on top of ready to eat krab meat. Located in walk in cooler. Chef rearranged.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage being stored on counter located in sushi area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in customer reach.
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.