Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
5
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi, the earliest from 2022. Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 22 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi's 5 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
9
Critical latest
6
Major latest
20
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 35 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed tuna with no receipts or invoices provided. Tuna has no labels or boxes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked sushi rice at 45F and 69F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding), Pre cooked chicken (72F - Cold Holding); Noodles in water (70F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (88F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Products were moved to cooling units for rapid cooling. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled chemical spray stored over prep table at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored over food and prep table at warewashing area shelves and cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked sushi rice (45F - Cooling). As per operator, cooked last night. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter for tuna. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. See stop sale. Observed tuna with no receipts or invoices provided. Tuna has no labels or boxes. **Warning**
01A-15-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insect spray on floor at warewashing area. **Warning**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled across kitchen and can opener soiled at cookline. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed HWS removed at warewashing area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips expired 2016. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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 HWS sink removed from ware washing area and walk-in cooler not reflected on current plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at HWS at cook line. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled over prep table at warewashing area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop soy sauce at WIC. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor next to RIC at warewashing area. Operator removed dead roaches from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
16-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over cutting table on table across cook line entrance. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil box on floor by cook line entrance, plastic containers of soy sauce on floor across kitchen, and rice sacks on floor next to dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair shins prep sink at cook line. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at ware washing area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooping spoon in water less than 135F. Scopes were removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed sofa bed being used and other personal items in a location used to stored and prep food. **Warning**
43-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC handle and gaskets soiled, and fan guards soiled at WIC. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves near WIC entrance. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright at prep table at warewashing area and at table near entrance to cook line. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items stored on floor at front entrance and dry storage area. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed interior WIC wall soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all over establishment. **Warning**
36-37-5
5
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings on wall next to triple sink at kitchen area.
35A-23-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed one bottle of WD-40 stored next to clean utensils and rice cooker at table in front of triple sink at kitchen area. Operator removed it and stored properly at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed assorted medicine containers stored on top of preparation area at cook line. Operator removed it and stored it properly at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Bamboo Shoots dented at dry storage shelf next to walk in cooler at kitchen area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee engaged in food preparation touching raw chicken and ready to eat diced peppers and not washed hands.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male cook line employee touched face and immediately grabbed clean utensil without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of Sushi Sticks at reach in freezer at cook line.
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside container of soy sauce in front of chest freezer at storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelves at walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean lids stored between wall and metal tube next to triple sink
24-14-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on wall next to triple sink at kitchen area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with not hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing at double door reach in cooler next to restroom.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of rice and soy sauce container stored on the floor at kitchen area in front of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
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 clean utensils stored inside standing water with a temperature of 77F.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents soiled inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed soiled hood system at cook line area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service empty can reuse to stored water at cook line.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored not inverted at shelf next to hand wash sink at cook line area.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice noodles, carrots diced bell pepper containers not covered inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler at kitchen area.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all around cook line area.
21-12-4
15
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets and can opener blade soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets and can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside containers of rice and flour at back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed plastic container inside containers of rice and flour at back storage area. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager preparing food without hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed manager preparing food without hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing cooked noodles stored on floor at kitchen in front of hand wash sink. Observed plastic container of cooking oil, avocados and soy sauce stored on floor at storage area. Manager removed item and stored it properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed bucket containing cooked noodles stored on floor at kitchen in front of hand wash sink. Observed plastic container of cooking oil, and soy sauce stored on floor at storage area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of bean sprouts and carrots not covered at walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed containers of bean sprouts and carrots not covered at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
74
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
37
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi.
How does Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi most recently scored 5 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi have averaged around 22 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Elephant Thai E-Sann & Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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