BLUE ELEPHANT THAI E-SANN & SUSHI

Name: BLUE ELEPHANT THAI E-SANN & SUSHI
Address: 8384 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL, 33155, US
Rating: 11.6

8384 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL 33155

License #2333238

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

11.6 Grade F / 100

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May 22, 2026 · 23 findings · 3 critical

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BLUE ELEPHANT THAI E-SANN & SUSHI in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 11.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 110 total violations — 22 critical, 16 major, 72 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all over establishment.
[36-32-5] Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area.
[16-01-4] Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
[36-24-5] Observed wall in disrepair near prep sink at cook line.
[14-69-4] Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at ware washing area.
[43-01-4] 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.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[23-03-4] Observed WIC handle and gaskets soiled, and fan guards soiled at WIC.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves near WIC entrance.
[24-18-4] Observed utensils stored upright at prep table at warewashing area and at table near entrance to cook line.
[25-06-4] Observed single service items stored on floor at front entrance and dry storage area.
[36-27-5] Observed interior WIC wall soiled with mold like substance.
[41-07-4] Observed medicines stored over food and prep table at warewashing area shelves and cook line.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insect spray on floor at warewashing area.
[41-10-4] Observed unlabeled chemical spray stored over prep table at warewashing area.
[22-02-4] Observed cutting boards soiled across kitchen and can opener soiled at cookline.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed HWS removed at warewashing area.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips expired 2016.
[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/. Observed HWS sink removed from ware washing area and walk-in cooler not reflected on current plans.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at HWS at cook line.
[41-17-4] Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled over prep table at warewashing area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop soy sauce at WIC.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all over establishment.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor next to RIC at warewashing area. Operator removed dead roaches from floor.
[16-01-4] Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over cutting table on table across cook line entrance.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil box on floor by cook line entrance, plastic containers of soy sauce on floor across kitchen, and rice sacks on floor next to dry storage area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair shins prep sink at cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at ware washing area.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooping spoon in water less than 135F. Scopes were removed and sanitized.
[43-01-4] 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.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC handle and gaskets soiled, and fan guards soiled at WIC.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves near WIC entrance.
[24-18-4] 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.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items stored on floor at front entrance and dry storage area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed interior WIC wall soiled with mold like substance.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored over food and prep table at warewashing area shelves and cook line.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked sushi rice (45F - Cooling). As per operator, cooked last night.
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter for tuna.
[01A-15-4] Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. See stop sale. Observed tuna with no receipts or invoices provided. Tuna has no labels or boxes.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insect spray on floor at warewashing area.
[01B-04-5] Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed tuna with no receipts or invoices provided. Tuna has no labels or boxes.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked sushi rice at 45F and 69F.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding), Pre cooked chicken (72F - Cold Holding); Noodles in water (70F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (88F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Products were moved to cooling units for rapid cooling.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled chemical spray stored over prep table at warewashing area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled across kitchen and can opener soiled at cookline.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed HWS removed at warewashing area.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips expired 2016.
[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/. Observed HWS sink removed from ware washing area and walk-in cooler not reflected on current plans.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at HWS at cook line.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled over prep table at warewashing area.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside container of soy sauce in front of chest freezer at storage area.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelves at walk in cooler.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area.
[24-14-4] Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean lids stored between wall and metal tube next to triple sink
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on wall next to triple sink at kitchen area.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with not hair restraint.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing at double door reach in cooler next to restroom.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed sack of rice and soy sauce container stored on the floor at kitchen area in front of walk in cooler.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed clean utensils stored inside standing water with a temperature of 77F.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents soiled inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed soiled hood system at cook line area.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service empty can reuse to stored water at cook line.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored not inverted at shelf next to hand wash sink at cook line area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed rice noodles, carrots diced bell pepper containers not covered inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all around cook line area.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed assorted medicine containers stored on top of preparation area at cook line. Operator removed it and stored it properly at the time of the inspection.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Bamboo Shoots dented at dry storage shelf next to walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee engaged in food preparation touching raw chicken and ready to eat diced peppers and not washed hands.
[12A-10-4] 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 male cook line employee touched face and immediately grabbed clean utensil without washing hands.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of Sushi Sticks at reach in freezer at cook line.
[35A-23-4] Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings on wall next to triple sink at kitchen area.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed one bottle of WD-40 stored next to clean utensils and rice cooker at table in front of triple sink at kitchen area. Operator removed it and stored properly at the time of the inspection.