BLUE ELEPHANT THAI E-SANN & SUSHI
8384 BIRD RD, Miami, FL, 33155
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 22, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Complied
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 23
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (23)
- 41-07-4Critical
Container of medicine improperly stored.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored over food and prep table at warewashing area shelves and cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed medicines stored over food and prep table at warewashing area shelves and cook line. **Time Extended**
High Priority
- 41-05-4Critical
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insect spray on floor at warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed household insect spray on floor at warewashing area. **Time Extended**
High Priority
- 41-10-4Critical
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled chemical spray stored over prep table at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed unlabeled chemical spray stored over prep table at warewashing area. **Time Extended**
High Priority
- 16-01-4
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-24-5
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair shins prep sink at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed wall in disrepair near prep sink at cook line. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 43-01-4
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed sofa bed being used and other personal items in a location used to stored and prep food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed sofa bed being used and other personal items in a location used to stored and prep food. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 51-18-6
No copy of latest inspection report available. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: No copy of latest inspection report available. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC handle and gaskets soiled, and fan guards soiled at WIC. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed WIC handle and gaskets soiled, and fan guards soiled at WIC. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-33-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves near WIC entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed at shelves near WIC entrance. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 24-18-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright at prep table at warewashing area and at table near entrance to cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed utensils stored upright at prep table at warewashing area and at table near entrance to cook line. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 25-06-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items stored on floor at front entrance and dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed single service items stored on floor at front entrance and dry storage area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed interior WIC wall soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed interior WIC wall soiled with mold like substance. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled across kitchen and can opener soiled at cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed cutting boards soiled across kitchen and can opener soiled at cookline. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 31A-04-4
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed HWS removed at warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed HWS removed at warewashing area. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips expired 2016. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed quaternary test strips expired 2016. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 51-16-7
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/.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 HWS sink removed from ware washing area and walk-in cooler not reflected on current plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 31B-06-4
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at HWS at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at HWS at cook line. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 32-04-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled over prep table at warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled over prep table at warewashing area. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 36-37-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all over establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all over establishment. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area. **Time Extended**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.