SUSHI REPUBLIC
9581 9583 HARDING AVE, Surfside FL 33154 · (305)867-8036
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp for tempura at 46 F inside reach in cooler. Chef lower the temperature of the cooler immediately. Shrimp was inside just for around 50 minutes as per chef.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dish machine area blocked with cutting board and personal items. Operator removed items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer near ice machine and single door reach in freezer at sushi station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at sushi station soiled.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler and freezer with rust.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of octopus thawing inside of hand wash sink. Employee removed container.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen octopus thawing inside of container submerged in standing water. Employees placed octopus under running water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in freezer and walk in cooler showing rust.
May 23, 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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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 a pack of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna inside of walk in cooler not removed from original packaging. Operator removed tuna from original packaging.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of ice cream chest freezer near dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables at front counter. Operator placed wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of chest freezer near dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard inside of walk in cooler soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 employee touching his face and then, continue working without washing hands. Employee washed hands after being coached by the chef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp for tempura at 46 F inside reach in cooler. Chef lower the temperature of the cooler immediately. Shrimp was inside just for around 50 minutes as per chef.
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. Observed 2 new employees without reporting agreement. Info was printed out, and employees signed the agreement.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container with not label ( as per chef, salt is the product inside the container.) Chef labeled the food product.
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.