SUSHI JUNGLE
8373 NW 12 ST, Doral FL 33126 · 7864317578
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flies flying around the dishwasher area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024067613 | Nov 19, 2024 | Feb 24, 2025 | $800 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar utensils stored in hand sink located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed items.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Discussed and email form.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has grease/food debris.
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice (123F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 20 minutes. During the inspection employee reheat sushi rice (168F - Reheating).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of chemical (alcohol) stored on top of spicy mayonnaise sauce at front counter. During the inspection employee removed item.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. During the inspection employee marked with the asterisk raw items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flies flying around the dishwasher area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the hand washing sink located in the dishwasher machine
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed shredded imitation crab inside a container labeled Masago.
Straws provided for customer not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws provided for customer not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser in the front counter area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled behind equipments
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 20, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed operator has no knowledge of of how to calibrate the thermometer. Inspector discussed, provided hand out and trained the employee during the inspection.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed underneath the three compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed opening/hole in the ceiling in the dry storage area above the stand up reach in cooler.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Thoughtout the kitchen.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Nov 19, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 31 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed by the dishwasher, 2 live flies landing on the walls and the dishwasher and 1 live fly by the cookline landing on the prep table.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel inside a container with fried imitation crab.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray cans of Raid, ortho and Black Flag on a shelf in the warehouse wash area.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the dishwasher: 0 ppm. Operator purchased sanitizer.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Sushi flip top reach in cooler: raw tuna stored inside a container with cooked octopus.
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. Stand up reach in freezer: raw chicken stored above shrimps
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in the warehouse wash area: a rack with approximately 25+ rodent droppings on top of a bucket of sanitizer, approximately 15+ rodent droppings on top of a lid with detergent, approximately 20+ rodent droppings in a edge behind the mop sink, approximately 10 rodent droppings underneath the dishwasher, approximately 15+ rodent droppings on the floor by the mop sink, and approximately 25+ rodent droppings in a corner by the sushi area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi area: sushi rice (99F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Operator reheated to 166F. Discussed Time As A Public Health Control and provided the operator with the handout.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane cans stored on a shelf in the dry storage area with can goods and chips. Spray bottle by on a rack in the kitchen by can sodas. Front counter : winded stored by containers with coco
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed operator has no knowledge of of how to calibrate the thermometer. Inspector discussed, provided hand out and trained the employee during the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Both quaternary and chlorine test kit expired 3/22 and 8/24.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in most storage container in in the warehouse wash area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed underneath the three compartment sink.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Sushi mat repaired with duct tape, and covered with plastic.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed opening/hole in the ceiling in the dry storage area above the stand up reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in the chest reach-in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Thoughtout the kitchen.
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. Hood soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers and the chest reach in cooler soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a bucket with bleach stored on the table by the cookline above cooking oil.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Storage containers with rice..
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Kitchen drain line from the water filter draining into the hand washing sink by the prep table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top reach in coolers
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of aspirin stored on a shelf in the kitchen with cinnamon and nutmeg. Spray a pan of air freshener stored on a shelf in the kitchen with cinnamon and nutmeg
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter the kitchen with gloves on and touch a covered pan on the prep table with cut vegetables without hand washing. Inspector coached the employee. Employee washed hands properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in the kitchen: 1 live flying insect flying throughout the kitchen and 2 live flies in the warehouse wash area landing on the dish machine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in freezer: raw salmon stored above a container of ice cream Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout. Operator began rearrange the food inside the reach in freezer.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. As per operator, thawed the frozen solid raw salmon on the prep table more than 4 hours. Reach in cooler: salmon (58-61F - cooling)
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. As per operator, thawed the frozen solid raw salmon on the prep table more than 4 hours. Reach in cooler: salmon (58-61F - Cooling)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle ps of alcohol stored on a rack by bottles air water and whole avocados. Spray a pan of air freshener stored on a shelf in the kitchen with cinnamon and nutmeg
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee enter the kitchen with gloves on and touch a covered pan on the prep table with cut vegetables without hand washing. Inspector coached the employee. Employee washed hands properly.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Kitchen drain line from the water filter draining into the hand washing sink by the prep table.
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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink with a blender cup inside.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All food handlers cards missing the name of the company.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol and another bottle with purple liquid not labeled.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Kitchen can of paint stored inside the kitchen
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Small stall.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top reach in coolers
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting vegetables without hair restraint. Observed employee put on a hairnet.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By the dish machine, cookline and underneath the epuipment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the dry storage area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the kitchen ice machine.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout the kitchen
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Ware wash area.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. As per operator, thawed the frozen solid raw salmon on the prep table more than 4 hours. Reach in cooler: salmon (58-61F - thawing). Discussed with the operator and provided the operator with the form for the proper thawing methods of food.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Kitchen between the reach in cooler and the reach in freezer: wood, ladder, and miscellaneous items stored in the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Front counter: sugar and coconut flakes. Bottles with sauces not labeled.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Laura Villalobos, employed since October 2023.
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 with the operator and provided the form. Employees on duty signed the form during the inspection.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Ware wash area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter. Inspector provided the hand wash sign to the operator.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
No plan review submitted and approved -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 the three compartment sink with a dishwasher move to the back area where the employee bathroom was, employee bathroom removed, Pizza oven removed replace by two doors coolers under pizza hood system.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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