The Little Sushi Shop

7919 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337739

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 56 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 8, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.High priority · 17 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection
4 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 9 basic
-41
Extension granted on Oct 8
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-3
Safety score56

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep292026

Routine inspection

18 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
6 violations still not corrected:
- 2 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  More time given
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
18 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw snapper tray stored over cooked pork stock container at reach in cooler at back storage container. Manager stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  Observed employee coming from outside back storage and proceeded to grab clean utensils without wash hands. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
  Observed edamame in touch with paper towel at prep table. Employee removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator have three compartment sink set up.
Intermediate5
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  Observed several raw sushi, poke bowls, hamachi and sashimi offered in the menu not identified as a raw.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  By hand sink at kitchen across three compartment sink. Manager provided.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed spray with cleaning solution not labeled at mop sink.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand sink being added at bar front counter. Portable hand sink with water heater. Observed back storage container with a reach in cooler for drinks, reach in cooler for food, and a white chest freezer and a rack for dry storage. Not in plans.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees no certificate provided for Soren Mendoza and Naideline Echevarria hired as per owner two months ago.
Basic9
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed cooking oil container and ginger container stored on floor across three compartment sink. Manager stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
  Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  Observed employee food raw pork bag not segregated from customers food stored inside black reach in freezer across three compartment sink. Manager rearranged.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  At prep table.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Above rice cooker table across three compartment sink.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by storage container, and prep area across cook line.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Observed clean containers and bowls stored at storage shelves by hand sink not inverted.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Employee stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.