BLUE ELEPHANT THAI E-SANN & SUSHI

Name: BLUE ELEPHANT THAI E-SANN & SUSHI
Address: 8384 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL, 33155, US
Rating: 55.6

8384 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL 33155

License #2333238

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

55.6 Grade F / 100

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BLUE ELEPHANT THAI E-SANN & SUSHI in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 8 critical, 2 major, 24 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 25, 2026 included 4 critical violations, 2 major, and 14 minor.

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Warning Issued
[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.
[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.
[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.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insect spray on floor at warewashing area.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed interior WIC wall soiled with mold like substance.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at HWS at 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.
[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.
[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.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with not hair restraint.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all around cook line area.
[24-14-4] Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean lids stored between wall and metal tube next to triple sink
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around 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.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on wall next to triple sink at kitchen area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing at double door reach in cooler next to restroom.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service empty can reuse to stored water at cook line.
[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.

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