THE SUSHI BAR
8748 SW 72 ST, Miami, FL, 33173
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 29, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (14)
- 08A-04-5CriticalRepeat
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna stored over unwashed lettuce inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeat
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked shrimp inside standing reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed masago (71F - Cold Holding) at sushi bar, as per operator for one hour. Advised operator to move product to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp tempura (74F - Hot Holding) at sushi bar, as per operator was prepared 2 hours prior to inspection.
High Priority
- 41-10-4Critical
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of laundry detergent stored on shelf above bucket of eel sauce next to prep sink at front counter.
High Priority
- 41-07-4Critical
Container of medicine improperly stored.
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol stored on shelf above bucket of eel sauce next to prep sink at front counter.
High Priority
- 22-35-5CriticalRepeat
Food preparation table has soil/old food residue.
High Priority - Food preparation table has soil/old food residue. Observed prep table where shrimp tempura is prepped soiled. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 14-86-1Critical
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of blanched asparagus and raw salmon inside walk in cooler.
High Priority
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw tuna stored inside hand sink in kitchen area.
Intermediate
- 36-17-5Repeat
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked outside door of employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-07-4Repeat
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 120F across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep table underneath fryers soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna thawing inside hand sink in kitchen area.
Basic
- 36-73-4Repeat
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cook line soiled with grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
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.