SEVENTEEN SUSHI AND BAR
1751 ALTON RD, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook change tasks and put on gloves without washing his hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed rubbing alcohol over to go containers. The manager moved the alcohol.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash his hands in the mop sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Marcela Alvarez certification expired.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed to go containers in the hand washing sink next to the triple sink. The cook removed the items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt and pasta. The cooks removed the items.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a thermos in a reach in cooler. The manager removed it.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the following CFMs have expired, Marcella, Carla.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 spray bottles with a pink liquid not labeled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the back room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled throughout.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the sushi station. The manager labeled it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer gasket torn at the sushi bar.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the mop sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The cook removed the tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reaching cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook touch his face and than prepared a pizza dough.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the back of the kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the warehouse washing area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed the dish machine is not sanitizing. The cook set up the triple sink with chlorine at 100 ppms.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the back of the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers with different foods at the bar not labeled.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several spoons in the hand wash sink at the bar. The manager moved the spoons to the triple sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a half eaten piece of avocado toast on the cutting board at the sushi station. The manager had it removed and washed rinsed and sanitized the cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Observed large plastic containers with different sauces and cooking oil on the floor. The manager put the containers with food on top of empty containers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the back of the kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 120°F. The chef turned up the heat on the cook top.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed big plastic pans next to the sink obstructing access. The dish washer moved the pans.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
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. Form provided and employees signed it.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler behind the bar gasket torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall above the triple sink at the ware washing area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager moved it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The manager moved it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two scoops in water at a temperature of 72°F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the upright freezer gasket soiled. Observed the hand washing sink soiled at the ware washing area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the dish machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container containing sugar not labeled at the bar,
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