SUSHI LICO LLC
15892 SW 137 AVE, Miami FL 33177 · 305.259.8508
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015024599 | May 8, 2015 | Jul 2, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans sprouts (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per person in charge for more than 12 hours.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwash sink near dishwasher.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed near dishwasher and cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust throughout the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near the dishwasher and triple sink in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce stored on floor near handwash sink in the kitchen. Coach employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of both white chest freezers. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer/ reach in cooler near cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dust throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at sushi bar. Coach employee.
Feb 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate20 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of aspirin stored at preparation line at sushi bar. Coach employee.
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).
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans sprouts (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per person in charge for more than 12 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans sprouts (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per person in charge for more than 12 hours.
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 four food employee working. No currently certified food service manager on duty.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwash sink near dishwasher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin interior with accumulation of green mold-like substance at sushi bar.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at rice bin near the triple sink.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed near dishwasher and cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at the kitchen entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust throughout the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water bottle stored at reparation table across the triple sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near the dishwasher and triple sink in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce stored on floor near handwash sink in the kitchen. Coach employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of both white chest freezers. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer/ reach in cooler near cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple boxes stored at floor near waitress station. Coach person in charge.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dust throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at sushi bar. Coach employee.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice bin near the triple sink not label.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed lettuce inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over limes inside reach in cooler across from cook line.
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 4+ employees working without certified food manager present.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control for sushi rice, no written procedures. Provided operator with form via email.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty in kitchen area
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee preparing sauces in dining area next to kitchen entrance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler door across from cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler and prep table at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside walk in cooler and above triple sink.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. By the entrance of the kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen in disrepair
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia on a commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.. employee removed tilapia from bag.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys on top of the sushi area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with chicken stored on the walk in freezer floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside ovens soiled
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area, under hood filters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice, flour not labeled.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked rice noodles inside the walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously 2 plastic containers stored inside the hand wash sink at the front counter. Employee removed it.
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/
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing in the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the front line. Ceiling with accumulated grease and dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open water bottle stored on preparation table at the front line. Employee removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed at the front line.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Also observed food stored on the floor of the reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at the front counter.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing at the front line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.observed above the front line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the sushi station.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine was +200 ppm. Employee adjusted the chlorine level to100ppm.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was provided to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Lian Zhongming, Lucia A, Nattanande Armas. Over 2 months.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing at the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket with food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Employee removed it.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed salmon skin stored inside a supermarket bag. Employee removed food and placed it inside grade food bag.
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. Form was provided to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Operator provided paper towel.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 was provided to operator.
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 just 2 out of 6 employees have food handler training.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board at the kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees food stored inside the reach in freezer and reach in cooler it identified.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn at the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a oil container stored on the floor. Operator removed it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the kitchen area and reach in cooler at the front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the rice. Operator removed it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the front counter. Operator provided a sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. O at the reach in freezer by the mop in the kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table at the front line. Employee removed them.
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.