SUSHI MAKI PALMETTO BAY
14491 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL 33176
License #2335775
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →SUSHI MAKI PALMETTO BAY in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93.4 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 18, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 2 critical, 1 major, 15 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on November 18, 2025 shows 13 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops stored inside standing water 88F next to rice cookers. Operator removed scoops from water.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and tempura flour not labeled at dish area. Operator labeled containers.
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At dish area.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by containers of sugar and tempura flour at dish area.
- [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin to cut raw salmon without first washing hands.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of drink reach in cooler soiled.
- [06-09-1] 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 hamachi and raw wahoo completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging.
- [35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over rice cooker on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed bug zapper device.
- [01B-13-4] 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 hamachi and raw wahoo completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above prep area in back kitchen.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in freezer across from cook line.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair inside walk in cooler at walk in freezer door.
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