Pubbelly Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Pubbelly Sushi 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed coffee cup in cooler in bar area. Operator removed on site. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in warewash area. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers across cook line.
23-03-4
64
Jul 30, 2025
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. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above warewash area across dry food storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 7 live flies in warewash area; touching dry dishes and on walls. Operator moved dishes to dish machine to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed 4 live flies on speed rack next to hand sink; across mop sink.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed two timing tuna roll on menu not marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above warewash area across dry food storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at sushi counter 4 tuna filets completely thawed in ROP. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on bug trap in warewash area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 7 live flies in warewash area; touching dry dishes and on walls. Operator moved dishes to dish machine to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed seafood thawing in hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed two timing tuna roll on menu not marked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. Observed on food slicer across warewash. As per operator; no longer in use. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
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 at sushi counter 4 tuna filets completely thawed in ROP. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above warewash area across dry food storage. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on floor next to cooler, operator removed from floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water at hand sink. Operator removed and placed under cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
30
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
58
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
90
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crispy rice (60 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed establishment packaged cooked chicken and cooked zucchini in reduced oxygen packaging without process waiver. **Warning**
03G-46-2
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed the establishment is conducted reduced oxygen packaging with cooked chicken, cooked zucchini and raw beef without a HACCP plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi station. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while cutting raw fish. And two more employees wearing watches while preparing food. Operator removed the bracelet. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
52
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Oct 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: As per the manager they are under process of variance and HACCP with OPQ. **Time Extended**
03G-43-1
90
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tuna (62 F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator was outside half an hour ago. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over sauces at reach in cooler front counter. Operator moved the tuna to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was incomplete. The right consumer advisory was provided, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-43-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by a rack located in front of the ice machine. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two hand wash sink used as preparation sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks that are used as preparation sinks. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. The establishment added a sushi station no plan review submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks that are used as preparation sink. **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. Written was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels on cutting boards at preparation area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At kitchen area and sushi area. Operator relocated some of the sanitizer bucket. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on shelves wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At preparation table in front of the dishwasher machine. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at shelf located in front of three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-18-4
18
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 the rice container a plastic cup without handle used as scoop. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Observed at the tempura flakes container an aluminum bowl without handle **Time Extended**
10-01-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pubbelly Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pubbelly Sushi on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pubbelly Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pubbelly Sushi.
How does Pubbelly Sushi compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pubbelly Sushi most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pubbelly Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pubbelly Sushi have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pubbelly Sushi 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 Pubbelly Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pubbelly Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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