House of Sun
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited House of Sun 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oven interior Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
82
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 30+ live flying insects in the air above an open container of flour and other covered food items, inside the dry food storage room. Observed 20+ live flying insects flying all around the dishwashing area, some were landing on soiled dishes and on the garbage can. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line observed cooked fried rice (89 F - Hot Holding), as per operator outside about an hour. Instructed operator to reheat rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Oven interior Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the salt container at storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. Observed floor soiled at mop sink area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed onions, cooking oil stored on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of hand wash sink soiled. Observed tray holder soiled. Observed exterior of ice machine, prep sink, microwave soiled, also observed food storage shelves at storage area soiled. Observed heavy grease buildup on fryer exterior, and grill exterior. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, unit located at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bucket with soy sauce and salt stored on shelves at storage area not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
22-08-4
35
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw eggs stored over cooked pork.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD-40 spray stored on the preparation table at prep area.
41-10-4
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 employee touched her shirt and face to continue preparing food without washing her hands prior.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed a try with dumpling dough placed over the garage can.
08B-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel in the hand wash sink at kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used a liner on food trays.
14-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of the oven with heavy grease buildup, observed exterior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled also observed exterior of fryers with heavy grease and dirt accumulation. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled, unit located at cook line. Observed exterior of the steam table soiled. Observed buildup of grease and dirt on the storage area underneath the steam table. Observed tray holder with old good, grease and dirt debris. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the reach in cooler at cook line cooked noodles, cut cabbage and beans sprouts in containers not covered.
08B-12-5
33
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from the outside, began to work and prepare food without washing her hands first. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Not observed at the time of the callback**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
12A-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer in the DM 0 ppm. Instructed operator to discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from the outside, began to work and prepare food without washing her hands first.
12A-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed cut cabbage in a container stored by to the hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket with onions and a container with raw chicken stored on the walk in cooler fooler.
08B-47-4
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 not above the cooked chicken, observed in a container stored in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep table surface soiled, located by the ice machine at cook line. Observed food containers lid exterior soiled with some old food buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed reach in cooler at cook line still has the original wraparound, making it hard to clean. **Repeat Violation**
14-52-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored in a container in the walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked pork and noodles not labeled and held for more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler located across from cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Obseved owner engaged with food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed package of rice stored on the floor at dry storage area.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at preparation table soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Obseved Single service container not inverted above preparation table.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked chicken, cooked pork and noodles not covered at walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line.
38-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
21-12-4
45
Oct 24, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
20
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed open container with raw beef stored above a container with cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Employee stored raw be container on bottom shelf under ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with cooked chicken, cooked pork, pork dumplings, cut ham and cooked rice, according to the cook, prepared the day before, no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach in cooler/Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside glass door reach in cooler at kitchen and walk in co shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve containers stored on the floor, employee stored single serve items on shelf above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, containers with cut broccoli, cooked pork, cooked noodles, cooked chicken and raw beef, no covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used as liner for shelves at dry storage area.
14-45-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed trough out restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in freezer, and kitchen between cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice bin and lid broken at dry storage area.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counter on steam table soiled with food. Exterior of fryer, and oven soiled.
23-03-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was House of Sun last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at House of Sun on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at House of Sun?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at House of Sun.
How does House of Sun compare to other restaurants in Miami?
House of Sun most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has House of Sun's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at House of Sun have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at House of Sun means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is House of Sun inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, House of Sun is inspected around three times per year on average.
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