Kendall, Miami-Dade County

SUSHI MAKI

8900 N KENDALL DR HOPE TOWER LVL 1, Kendall, FL 33176

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Jan 16, 2026
City
Kendall
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-13-4

Detail 24308404

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed raw tuna thawed completely inside of reduced oxygen packaging in prep area.

03A-02-5

Detail 24308405

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (60F - Cold Holding); krab sticks (61F - Cold Holding) inside sushi cooler, as per operator for 10 mins. Operator turned on cooler and placed products inside separate reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24308407

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand sink next to steamer oven.

06-09-1

Detail 24308406

Basic - 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. Observed raw tuna thawed completely inside of reduced oxygen packaging in prep area.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 24070731

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24070732

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled in back area.

02D-01-5

Detail 24070730

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. Repeat Violation

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 23577598

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside hand sink next to auto sham

31B-03-4

Detail 23577602

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to auto sham

23-24-4

Detail 23577600

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled next to toaster oven

06-09-1

Detail 23577599

Basic - 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. Observed raw tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen package at sushi area reach in cooler. Operator cut open bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 23577597

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper plugged in at outlet above prep table near boba tea station. Operator removed bug zapper. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23577601

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

06-09-1

Detail 23314057

Basic - 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. Observed raw tuna thawing inside of reduced oxygen packaging. Operator cut open the bags. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23314059

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of taro powder with handle touching the powder.

21-12-4

Detail 23314058

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in sushi prep area.

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 22551547

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at prep table.

22-08-4

Detail 22551545

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled, located above prep table. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22551548

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22551546

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22427811

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with operator and provided agreement.

11-26-1

Detail 22427808

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed with operator and provided printed form. Discussed with operator and provided email form.

22-20-5

Detail 22427807

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

06-09-1

Detail 22427809

Basic - 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. Observed tuna package inside reach in cooler at sushi prep table. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 22427812

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container with old labels stored on shelf above three compartment sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 22427810

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles without labels. Corrected On-Site

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 22096424

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-73-4

Detail 22096425

Basic - Floor/drain/soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain soiled in the dishwasher area

06-01-5

Detail 22096423

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken, tuna thawed in standing water inside of the three compartment sink.

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 21712843

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite. Manager provided test kit Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21712844

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Mar 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 20958616

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

10-01-5

Detail 20958617

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with tea within a closed container.

02D-03-4

Detail 20958615

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed self service poke bowls missing the date.

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 20656349

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tapioca (76°F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on top of prep table as per operator less than 2 hours, provided operator time as a public health control procedure, operator placed a label with the time.

03B-01-6

Detail 20656341

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach empanadas (121°F - Hot Holding) stored at the hot box as per operator less than 2 hours, operator adjusted thermostat.

22-02-4

Detail 20656350

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers soiled at the dry storage area.

31A-11-4

Detail 20656353

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the hand sink to fill water.

53B-01-5

Detail 20656344

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed employee Adrian Soto with no employee training as per employee working 2 months.

24-05-4

Detail 20656342

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted or protected on top of shelf in the prep area. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20656345

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a banana stored in the reach in cooler.

13-03-4

Detail 20656347

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20656348

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot box in disrepair, no food was stored inside.

22-16-4

Detail 20656346

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled, located by the oven.

06-01-5

Detail 20656352

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawed at room temperature in the 3 compartment sink, operator open faucet to use running water. Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 20656343

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched.

21-08-4

Detail 20656351

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm), operator changed solution observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm) Corrected On-Site