THE SUSHI BAR
8748 SW 72 ST, MIAMI, FL 33173
License #2302546
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Failing Health Score
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THE SUSHI BAR in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 29, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 14 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 11 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 29, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 6 critical, 1 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep table underneath fryers soiled with old food debris.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw tuna stored inside hand sink in kitchen area.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked outside door of employee bathroom.
- [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol stored on shelf above bucket of eel sauce next to prep sink at front counter.
- [22-35-5] Food preparation table has soil/old food residue. Observed prep table where shrimp tempura is prepped soiled.
- [14-86-1] 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.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 120F across cook line.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna thawing inside hand sink in kitchen area.
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna stored over unwashed lettuce inside walk in cooler.
- [08A-05-6] 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.
- [03A-02-5] 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.
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