Daruma Sushi Bar
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Daruma Sushi Bar has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Doral facility scores 73, putting Daruma Sushi Bar on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025, more than sixty days. Operator paid license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment has no written plans for sushi rice.
03F-10-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in chest freezer at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation at rear prep area not wearing a hair restraint.
13-03-4
67
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at kitchen area.
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on window at kitchen area over dinner plates. Employee removed item.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at three door, reaching cooler middle door soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in cooler/reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at walk in cooler in front of mop sink.
29-49-6
74
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter and kitchen area. So was provided for front counter hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed and both bathrooms used by staff. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed and both bathrooms used by staff. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed air vents soiled at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on walk-in freezer floor and observed interior of chest freezer at hallway with ice buildup inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed on walk-in freezer floor and observed interior of chest freezer at hallway with ice buildup inside. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line and walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line and walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in freezer shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed walk-in freezer shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer inside hand washing sink near front counter. Strainer was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Observed Darianny and Henry working for more than 60 days with no food handlers training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter and kitchen area. So was provided for front counter hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed and both bathrooms used by staff. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on walk-in freezer floor and observed interior of chest freezer at hallway with ice buildup inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
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 scoop handle used for sugar touching product inside container at kitchen area. Scoop was positioned correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line and walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in freezer shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled at cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
45
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed a box of raw shelled eggs stored over a case of plastic water bottles inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee constantly wiping gloved hands on apron after preparing and plating various sushi rolls for customer service. Employee was coached on when to change gloves and proper handwashing procedures. Provided flyer regarding proper ways to wear gloves the right way! **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed brown paper towel lining food containers of cooked sweet plantains and shrimp tempura under heat lamp at sushi station. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license as of October 1, 2023. Observed food employee engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 6+ customers. Contacted DBPR Customer Service at 850.487.1395 or www.myfloridalicense.com. Operator renewed license via phone in the amount of $312 confirmation number 236034836. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
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. Provided printed procedures to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink at front counter beverage station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink at front counter beverage station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup on door of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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 handle of scooping utensil not stored above food inside a container labeled misura, located under kitchen counter.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light provided inside walk in cooler when light switched was turned on.
38-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from under three compartment sink at kitchen area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth at sushi station used to wipe cutting board and in use utensils at sushi station. Wiping cloth not stored or kept in sanitizer bucket in between uses.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers of sesame seed and sanding sugar not labeled, stored next to rice cookers at kitchen area.
02D-01-5
26
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of fruit on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved it.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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 in a container of sugar. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of Togo containers on the floor. The chef moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over whipped cream. The manager moved the eggs . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the online menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl in a container of rice across from the oven. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the front counter preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of cooking oil and a bag of flour on a rack one inch tall. The manager moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer and the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the front counter preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the interior of the mop sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of Togo containers on the floor next to the chest freezer. The manager removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall above the triple sink soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled at the front counter preparation reach in cooler. The manager labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daruma Sushi Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daruma Sushi Bar on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daruma Sushi Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Daruma Sushi Bar.
How does Daruma Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Daruma Sushi Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Daruma Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Daruma Sushi Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Daruma Sushi Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Daruma Sushi Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Daruma Sushi Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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