ZZ'S SUSHI BAR
151 NE 41 ST STE 117, Miami FL 33137 · 3057892766
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen near dish area. Educated employees on flies.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over pickled ginger. Operator rearranged.
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 scallops still inside pack. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding) inside cooler across tartare station. As per operator for 2 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling.
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/
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Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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 Jose, Mario, Luis, John all hired for more than 60 days.
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 scallops still inside pack. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 food employees engaging in food preparation at kitchen without hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on storage shelves across triple sink. Operator started to flip container for proper air dry.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed across grill at cook line.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded and replenished with new solution. Retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties stored over fried miso inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator properly rearranged.
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. Observed sushi rice at sushi bar without time mark. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator mark product.
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor across walk in cooler door. Operator placed at six inches from floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at sushi roll station.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sushi rolls containing raw fish no identified on the menu s raw.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wet towel covering clams. Chef replaced towel with a cheese cloth, food grade.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with unwashed produce on the floor inside walk in cooler. Chef stored food boxes six inches above the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at small bar by kitchen.
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator discarded the solution and replenished with new solution, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over bread inside walk in freezer.
Food manager certification expired. 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 certificate expired for Marianna Braganca 9/10/24.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Employee ring out and posted advisory.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Employee printed out and posted advisory.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on storage shelves across triple sink.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen near dish area. Educated employees on flies.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cooked sweet potato. Employee moved sweet potato from speed rack in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep tables.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumping liquid in hand sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of managers certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in server station. Employee refilled paper towels.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor in kitchen. Employee picked up ice bucket and sent to dish to be cleaned.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at bar build up of ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
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.