EL SUSHI BY SOYA

Name: EL SUSHI BY SOYA
Address: 9901 NW 41 ST, DORAL, FL, 33178, US
Rating: 17.3

9901 NW 41 ST, DORAL, FL 33178

License #2333836

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

17.3 Grade F / 100

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October 21, 2026 · 25 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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EL SUSHI BY SOYA in DORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 17.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 52 total violations — 3 critical, 20 major, 29 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at server station closer to bathrooms. Ice scoop was correctly stored.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed form not completed.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed staff not knowing quaternary concentration at 3CS. Coached PIC in correct procedure.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of ramen on floor at warewashing area. Container was moved off floor. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce on floor at prep area.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled at wok area, WIC gaskets and fan guards soiled, and WIF gaskets soiled.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sodas dispenser backplate soiled at server station closer to bathrooms.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at drink station at entrance to establishment and HWS at drink station near bathrooms.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed teriyaki roll (54F - Cold Holding); sushi rice (84F - Cold Holding); at prep and cook line. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Products were moved to unit for rapid cooling.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 65F water at cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed WIF gaskets in disrepair and RIC gaskets at prep area near kitchen entrance in disrepair. Observed table top sushi refrigerated display case missing doors at prep area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on WIF door and door frame.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several plastic containers of different food products not six inches off floor at prep area.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at RIC across cookline wok section.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on WIC shelves.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at drink station at entrance to establishment and HWS at drink station near bathrooms.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle at RIC at prep area. Bottle was removed.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10.01.26.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at drink station at entrance to establishment and HWS at drink station near bathrooms.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled at cook line.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl used to scoop ice in ice machine at Warewashing 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 employee drink in reach in cooler at sushi station not separate from ready to eat food. Employee removed item.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers at Warewashing area, wet nesting.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn and in poor condition on two reach in cooler next to fryers at front counter.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken, a plastic container of raw beef stored on the floor at walk-in cooler next to warewashing area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed nozzle tip on spray hose at warewashing area soiled with debris.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler next to warewashing are soiled with mold like substance.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose on a splitter, missing backflow, preventer next to handwashing sink by walk-in cooler.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observe more than four employees without a certified food manager present.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plans to hold sushi rice under time. Emailed operator form to fill out.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed water filter next to ice machine Warewashing area missing service date.