El Sushi by Soya

11402 Nw 41 St Unit 101, Doral, FL 33178
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

El Sushi by Soya appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 10 violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up seven times.

That's lower than the typical Doral restaurant, which scores around 73. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed an employee's plastic water bottle stored in drinking ice at ice machine at kitchen area.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen area no paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 to hold sushi rice under time.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter for ice machine at kitchen area missing service date. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with slime like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on shelf over ice machine at kitchen area metal pots and plastic containers not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed an employee's plastic water bottle stored in drinking ice at ice machine at kitchen area.
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation at front counter and kitchen area wearing bracelets and watches. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf over ice machine wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at front avocados stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
45
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - 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 five employees at the time of inspection without a certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter behind ice machine at kitchen area missing service date. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container in the handwashing sink at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at the interior of ice machine at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pot on shelf over ice machine not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee at front co7nter engaging in food preparation watch. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed Plastic containers at warewashing area wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle at cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler in front of fryer at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler in front of fryers. **Warning**
29-49-6
47
Jul 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over peppers at reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Observed raw ground beef stored over miso paste and unwashed vegetables. Manager removed and placed separate cooler. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on filter behind ice machine at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at kitchen soiled inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine is not being used. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water plastic bottles and plastic container of soy sauce stored on floor at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink, reach-in freezer near cook line, and reach-in coolers at cook line with gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to microwave at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Apr 29, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over peppers at reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over seaweed at reach-in cooler at cook line. Coached person in charge in correct procedure. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (64F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per person in charge, less than 1 hour. Product was moved to a reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed cooked rice at front counter used for sushi at . Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at kitchen. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 John, Rafael, Anarellis, and Ray 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 kitchen. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control but no written plan available. Provided form to person in charge. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on filter behind ice machine at kitchen area. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at kitchen soiled inside. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine is not being used. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed plastic bottle stored over preparation table at cook line. Plastic bottle was removed. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef at cook line using a bracelet while doing food preparation. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers stored next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water plastic bottles and plastic container of soy sauce stored on floor at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at kitchen. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler at front counter and at cook line under microwave. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink, reach-in freezer near cook line, and reach-in coolers at cook line with gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in cooler across from fryers soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sushi trays stored on floor at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to microwave at cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers of flour not labeled at kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
14
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at both bathrooms doors. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed at both bathrooms doors. **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 ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance and front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance and front counter. Soap was provided. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 certified food manager for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed no certified food manager for establishment. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at both bathrooms doors. **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 ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved at cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed green cutting board grooved at cookline. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from ceiling tile at entrance to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed water leaking from ceiling tile at entrance to kitchen. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
58
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed raw salmon and white fish purchased from The Sea Shop with no parasite destruction letter. Coached person in charge in correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding) at cookline. As per, manager 2 hours. Rice was moved to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with metal container at front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance, front counter, and both bathrooms. Paper was provided for handwashing sinks at kitchen area and bathrooms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance and front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved at cookline. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone over preparation table at cookline. Also observed, plastic water bottle and soda bottle inside reach-in freezer at cookline and plastic water bottles inside reach-in freezer at front counter. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of carry out plastic containers and chopsticks stored on floor at dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of crab sticks being thawed inside plastic container full of water at three compartment sink. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from ceiling tile at entrance to kitchen. **Warning**
29-11-4
30
Jul 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (55F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (55F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding). At the preparation reach in cooler. As per the cook it was there approximately three hours. The cook moved the items to freezer to give it a quick chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed an employee mixing drinks on the sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The several items on the menu served raw none identified as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the dish machine works with chlorine and the test kit works with quaternary. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler and front counter reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of soy sauce on the floor. Observed a bag of rice on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler and prep table. The cook moved the knives. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs on the oven door handle. The cook removed the items. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed the preparation reach in cooler digital thermometer reading 36°F. All items were at 55 or higher. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.Observed the hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed food in the triple sink defrosting at room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the triple sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled throughout the kitchen.i **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
22
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (54F - Cold Holding); tuna (59F - Cold Holding. On the top of the preparation reach in cooler. As per the manager the food was placed on line approximately two hours ago. The items were placed in the reach in freezer for a quick chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pasta (49F - Cooling) as per the manager it was prepared yesterday.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna over produce in the reach in cooler. The manager moved the item. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pasta (49F - Cooling) as per the manager it was prepared yesterday.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a serving tray on top of the hand washing sink at the kitchen entrance. The server moved the tray. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the dish machine using chlorine and only quaternary test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards at the cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn across from the preparation reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers containing food on the floor in the kitchen. The manager moved the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in water at a temperature of 89°F. The chef poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the cook line,
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from the preparation reach in cooler. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the reach in cooler at the cook line.
14-17-4
22
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located at cook line gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located at cook line gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink interior soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink interior soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the hand sink located in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the hand sink located in the kitchen **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sushi by Soya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sushi by Soya on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Sushi by Soya?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Sushi by Soya.

How does El Sushi by Soya compare to other restaurants in Doral?

El Sushi by Soya most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.

Has El Sushi by Soya's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Sushi by Soya have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Sushi by Soya 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 El Sushi by Soya inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Sushi by Soya is inspected around three times per year on average.