Noe Sushi Bar

5958 S Dixie Hwy Ste A101, South Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335859

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 44 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 9, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority, repeat · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 11 basic (8 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-36
Administrative complaint on Sep 9
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score44

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep92026

Routine inspection

17 violations found

First visitSep 9, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
17 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed 6 salmon filet thawed in ROP. Employees threw out filet and inspector provided handout.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
  Observed advil on shelf above reach in freezer across cook line. Employee removed and put into first aid kit.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed knife magnet soiled.
  Repeat violation
  Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed on dry dish racks.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed food in handsink at cook line.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/. Observed no CFM on site; 6 employees on the clock.
Basic11
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  See stop sale. Observed 6 salmon filet thawed in ROP. Employees threw out filet and inspector provided handout.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Observed at cook line; tongs on oven door. Employee removed during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed in walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed in coolers in bar.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed in chest freezers in kitchen; ice buildup.
  Repeat violation
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  Observed exterior soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed interior of oven soiled; on cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Observed at handsink on cook line; no sign posted. Inspector provided via email.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed in kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Observed bag on box of trash bags.
  Repeat violation
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Observed unsecured tanks next to chest freezers; kitchen area.
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

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.