THE SUSHI BAR
8748 SW 72 ST, MIAMI, FL 33173
License #2302546
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →THE SUSHI BAR in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.2 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 December 10, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 7 critical, 1 major, 11 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cucumbers inside walk in cooler.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 84F on prep table next to rice cooker.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep table and shelf underneath cooking equipment soiled with old food debris and grease buildup.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at prep table where knife magnet is stored.
- [22-35-5] Food preparation table has soil/old food residue. Observed prep table where shrimp tempura is prepared with old food debris in kitchen area across from fryers.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At screen door in back area.
- [14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of raw wahoo and krab sticks at sushi bar.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding) at prep table in kitchen, as per operator for 15 mins. Operator put product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
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THE SUSHI BAR looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
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