SUSHI MAKI
2550 SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE SUITE 104, Miami FL 33133 · 7865073308
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler by dump sink: calamari raw (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed used to wrap and cover sliced avocados.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line multigrain rice (57F - Cold Holding) no longer under pH. Operator removed and stored at reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at heat lamp tempura shrimp (94F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (112F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed back into fryer to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter added to mop sink.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front counter.
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 for frozen tunas at reach in cooler in storage area. Operator began to remove.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for cutting boards at prep line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen and front line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice bin.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of chives at salad bar. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in container of fried rice at hot box. Operator removed.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at standing reach in freezer unit, raw beef stored on top of cooked chicken wontons. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 at front line reach in cooler as well as walk in cooler 15 total packages of raw tuna placed to thaw.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line reach in cooler drawer, smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. Operator removed and placed into walk in cooler to cool.
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 at front line reach in cooler as well as walk in cooler 15 total packages of raw tuna placed to thaw.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front line prep table.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues observed throughout.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line reach in coolers.
Stored food not covered. Observed at front line reach in coolers containers of cooked chicken, spring rolls and tofu bowls stored uncovered.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer at rear of kitchen raw chicken stored over sushi hamachi fish. Chef removed and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep line table in a container of ice raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (49F - Cold Holding). As per chef for 45 minutes. Chef added more ice and water to container to form proper ice bath for items.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed for sushi rice at front counter. As per chef for only 1 hour. Chef placed time stamp onto container.
Acidity of each batch of sushi rice not tested with a pH meter and results recorded as required. Observed for past ph logs not properly maintained and filled out completely.
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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for employee prepping sushi.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at 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 in a container of carrots at salad station. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in a container of misago at cook line. Chef removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line reach in cooler cooked chicken not covered.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed front sushi prep counter masago (51F - Cold Holding); as per cook from reach in cooler to line about 30 minutes ago. Cook placed into reach in freezer to rapid cool. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot lamp shrimp tempura (91F - Hot Holding); as per cook about 20 minutes. Cooked reheated in fryer to 170F. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed for bucket at front counter sushi bar Quaternary 400+ppm. Operator diluted to 300ppm. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed at dish machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at sushi prep line in a container of bread crumbs. Priority: Basic
Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front counter. Priority: Basic
Observed: 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 at front counter reach in cooler, 2 frozen packages of tuna. Cook cut open packaging. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at lobby ice cream reach in freezer. Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout establishment. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Priority: Basic
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Observed in standing reach in freezer raw plastic wrapped beef steaks stored over plantains.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at low boy reach in cooler at cook line raw marinated chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about 1 hour. Operator removed and placed into walk in cooler to rapid cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at front of kitchen used as dump sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets broken at several reach in coolers throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen and behind equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor in beverage storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at front counter oven/hot box
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reachbin cooler gaskets soiled with black mold like substance throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in coolers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in several reach in coolers throughout kitchen.
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed above storage shelf containing clean food containers.
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored above cooked salmon located in the low boy reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler by dump sink: calamari raw (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by dump sink: calamari raw (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for poke bowls.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above storage shelf containing clean food containers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the prep area.
Stored food not covered. Observed for the cooked chicken,spring rolls located in the 4 door reach in freezer.
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