S.E.A ASIAN BISTRO SUNNY ISLES BEACH
18090 COLLINS AVE UNIT T-23, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160 · 7724447899
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Employee touching limes with bare hands and placing them to glass cup for customer. Coached employee who discarded limes, washed hands and put on gloves. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017021897 | May 2, 2017 | May 26, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food and utensils after entering kitchen from outside without first washing hands.
Observed Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.
Observed Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs were located on prep table next to stove with an ambient temperature of 78°F. Per chef eggs had only been out for less than an hour. Chef moved to nearby reach in cooler.
Observed cleaning chemicals stored over avocados in kitchen area.
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Observed sushi rice hot holding at 81°F. Rice was located in rice cooker in sushi station. Per manager sushi rice in kept on time but, no time marking located on rice to indicate that.
Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to sanitizer bucket stored inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and in sushi area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink and in sushi area.
Observed sushi rice hot holding at 81°F. Rice was located in rice cooker in sushi station. Per manager sushi rice in kept on time no written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense dry rice and 2 oz cup used to dispense seasonings.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observed various foods stored on floor in walk in cooler and cases of avocado stored on floor on prep table in kitchen area.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touching limes with bare hands and placing them to glass cup for customer. Coached employee who discarded limes, washed hands and put on gloves. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for various containers of vegetables.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Observed Handwash sink in bar not accessible for employee use at all times due to pan of lettuce being stored inside sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves next to fryer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in coolers in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in sushi bar used by food employees.
Observed Floor tiles in sushi missing and in disrepair due to establishment undergoing renovation.
Observed cases of takeout containers stored on floor at entrance of kitchen.
Observed container of avocado stored on floor in sushi area.
Observed kitchen wall in disrepair due to establishment undergoing renovation.
Observed krab meat thawing at room temperature on prep table in sushi area.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Observed raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach in cooler.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Located on prep shelves in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor tiles in walk in cooler in disrepair.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Observed cases of sauces stored on floor in dry storage area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as a liner for various food containers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored over various ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chef in sushi station feeling up pitcher of water from hand washing sink.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauces stored on floor throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between reach in coolers. Chef removed.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw conch and cooked octopus stored in same container. Located in reach in cooler. Chef separated.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Located in sushi area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep shelves in kitchen area rusted.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pan of cooked beef thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining cooked pork chops in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Due to dead battery. Manager changed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout containers being stored on floor in dry storage area.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Ambient temperature was 73°F and located on prep table next to stove.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed filling sanitizer buckets with water from hand washing sink in kitchen area.
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.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located on prep table next to stove. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Case of drinks being stored on floor in dining room and various containers of sauces being stored on floor in dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door
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.