SUSHI MAKI PALMETTO BAY
14491 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33176
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 10 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork ribs (57F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded items.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022033467 | Apr 14, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin to cut raw salmon without first washing hands.
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 raw hamachi and raw wahoo completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by containers of sugar and tempura flour at dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above prep area in back kitchen.
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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 raw hamachi and raw wahoo completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair inside walk in cooler at walk in freezer door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in freezer across from cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops stored inside standing water 88F next to rice cookers. Operator removed scoops from water.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over rice cooker on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed bug zapper device.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of drink reach in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At dish area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and tempura flour not labeled at dish area. Operator labeled containers.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of duck sauce. Operator removed cup.
Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Observed breaded chicken stored inside cardboard box in reach in cooler in prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty above prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not stored inverted at shelf near sushi bar and cook line. Operator inverted containers.
Jun 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 establishment added steamer and removed hand sink in dish/storage area without submitting plans.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of cook line inside broken tiles
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked on cook line and inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line and sushi bar
May 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 establishment added steamer and removed hand sink in dish/storage area without submitting plans.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of cook line inside broken tiles
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked on cook line and inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line and sushi bar
Mar 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 establishment added steamer and removed hand sink in dish/storage area without submitting plans.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of cook line inside broken tiles
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked on cook line and inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line and sushi bar
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 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 plantains (119F - Hot Holding); dumplings (120F - Hot Holding) in kitchen area, as per operator for less than an hour. Operator opted to begin using Time as a Public Health Control for products.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from dish area
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 establishment added steamer and removed hand sink in dish/storage area without submitting plans.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle stored inside container of duck sauce inside walk in cooler and inside container of tea leaves in prep area. Operator removed cups.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice machine. Operator inverted bucket.
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 raw tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen packages at sushi bar
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of cook line inside broken tiles
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked on cook line and inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at cook line
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at cook line
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep area with single service utensils
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line and sushi bar
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket next to mop sink. Operator properly hung mop.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over cooked shrimp at reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of brown rice and inside container of flour in back area by walk in cooler. Operator removed cup.
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 raw tuna thawing inside of reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler. Operator cut open bags.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of spicy mayo, soy sauce, and ginger stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator picked up all containers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door frame inside of walk in freezer
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 of scoop stored inside container of fried rice touching rice in back area near walk in cooler. Operator placed scoop properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers of salmon and tuna inside of walk in cooler. Operator removed old labels.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour and container of sugar not labeled near triple sink and prep area in kitchen.
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with sushi ginger stored on the floor at front counter.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at preparation area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed the establishment uses the sushi rice under 4.2 pH, no HACCP plan approved.
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 fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with sushi ginger stored on the floor at front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 78°F. Operator discarded water.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at preparation area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at preparation area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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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 pork ribs (57F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork ribs (57F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded items.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles, located at kitchen areas, and walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets with spicy mayo, and magic water stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed items, and placed them correctly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at back kitchen near the ice machine. Operator cleaned it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Operator cleaned it.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area. Operator cleaned it.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
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.