Sarussi Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Sarussi Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in West Miami average 78, so Sarussi Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles broken, throughout the kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at bakery station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in cooler interior soiled, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed most of the reach in cooler shelves rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at front counter.
29-49-6
74
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aluminum container, and aluminum scoop stored inside hand sink, located at preparation kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles by, throughout the kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cut onions. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-10-4
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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored in hand sink next to mop sink. Operator moved out of way for inspector.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry racks rust in multiple shelves in back storage. Observed rust on rack above three sink with rust.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in freezer and reach in cooler food items prepared 2 days prior with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing date of birth for all employee certificates; Yamisleydi, Maricel, Beatriz, Vincenzo, Lissette, Iraida.
53B-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles in bucket on floor of kitchen area. Operator moved to shelf for proper protection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice in chest freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and holder.
10-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of sugar bin soiled in bread prep area. Observed hood system soiled above stove area. Observed soiled gaskets in all reach in coolers throughout establishment. Observed soiled gaskets at ice machine in front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers soiled with food accumulation in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.observed fries and churros with no lid in reach in freezer. Operator covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on dry storage rack in kitchen bin of flour with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purses stored above food at front counter. Employees moved items to bottom shelf away from customer items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping sandwiches wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
21
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located at preparation area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 2 doors standing freezer gaskets soiled, located at breads station.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.
22-16-4
82
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cough syrup stored in front counter near coffee machine. Employee removed medicine from counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line draining into hand wash sink in kitchen located next to 3 sink compartment. **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink not accessible for employees located in the kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container lids stored in hand wash sink in kitchen area and water pitchers stored in hand wash sink in prep area near mop sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment not having written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator provided written procedure on the use of time as a public health control. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handles stored in container of salt and sugar in prep area near mop sink.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on reach in cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout the kitchen and storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Observed employee coughing while operating at the front counter near sandwich ovens. Manager sent employee home. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter not wearing hairnet while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed items not being rinsed between washing and sanitizing at 3 sink compartment.
16-16-4
Basic - Exterior door/screen doors is torn and has a gap that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of pickles stored on floor near 3 compartment sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed no water coming from hand wash sink in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen and storage area soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in prep area near mop sink and squeeze bottles with sauces inside reach in cooler near hand wash sink not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler in kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
29
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket lid stored in sink in cook kitchen. Ice scoop and pitcher stored in sink in bakery. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- Cuban sandwich 52F (3:30-4:00). Provided establishment with form to hold food on time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in cook kitchen.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled stored on a shelf in meat slicer room. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left side of interior of ice machine soiled at front counter area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle stored in deep freezer. Manager removed bottle from freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in multiple areas of kitchen and bakery area.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles on wall in kitchen are in disrepair.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Left side of hand wash sink in cook kitchen (water not working).
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food trays stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. reach in cooler- Cold hold- butter 40F. Butter stored in mixing bowl uncovered. Manager placed baking paper over butter. Upright freezer- plantains, sweet potato fries uncovered. Manager closed bag of plantains and placed a lid over sweet potato fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- mamey fruit 28F. Thawing in 3 compartment sink at wait station no running water.
06-01-5
39
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sarussi Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sarussi Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sarussi Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sarussi Restaurant.
How does Sarussi Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Miami?
Sarussi Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the West Miami average of 78.
Has Sarussi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sarussi Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sarussi Restaurant 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 Sarussi Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sarussi Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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