Sushi Joe
9557 NW 41 St, Doral, FL 33178 · Permanent Food Service · License 2329035
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 10 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 4, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Observed raw beef stored over raw broccoli at RIC next to back exit door.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed HWS at front counter with utensil inside.
Basic10
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed cutting board at cook line grooved.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside RIF at hallway.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed interior of reach in coolers at kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed storage shelves at kitchen area soiled.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Observed knives stored on dirty shelf at preparation area. Knives were removed for cleaning and sanitizing.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall soiled at cook line, next to HWS at kitchen area, next to HWS sink at front counter, and behind 3CS.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed ceiling tiles near cook line with water damage and at bathrooms hallway.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed all over kitchen area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed at front counter and kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.