Sarussi's Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Sarussi's Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Sarussi's Cafe was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Sarussi's Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
82
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored above unwashed onions inside walk in cooler. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used at coffee prep station.
14-14-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles containing mojo sauce with no label at the cook line. Observed working container of sugar at coffee prep table with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under white cutting board located across the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer next to cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
67
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line area. Employee took items to ware washing area to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ham in front area cooler drawers **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ham in front area cooler drawers. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connected. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connected. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ware washing area ceiling tiles not smooth and easy to clean. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ware washing area ceiling tiles not smooth and easy to clean. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back kitchen area missing ceiling tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Observed ceiling tile missing at back kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, top of oven. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, top of oven. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
52
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray sanitizer stored next to meat grinder.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connected.
29-42-4
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. Food handler at cooking area scratch head with gloves.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Equipment washed in front counter hand sink not sanitized.
22-45-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line area.
10-05-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ham in front area cooler drawers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched a soiled dirty towel the handled bread.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepared ham, cheers and pork sandwiches from 46° F to 52° F stored inside glass door cooler. Cold holding out of temperature control Cheese 52, Chicken 42 Ham 50 Tomato 43 stored in front counter drawers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions at prep table held at 77° F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Manager unable to answer questions about the reporting agreement and new employees not aware of policy.
11-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Utensils handle in cookline.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing equipment.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager not aware how to calibrate a probe thermometer.
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink located by 3 Compartment sink.
27-16-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ware washing area ceiling tiles not smooth and easy to clean.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back kitchen area missing ceiling tiles.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates under cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Plate of food stored on front counter 3 comp sink.
40-06-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink faucet.
29-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives soiled by wiped with dirty towel.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice dispenser.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, top of oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
7
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 78F hot water at employee restroom. Runner water for approximately 3 minutes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed 78F hot water at employee restroom. Runner water for approximately 3 minutes. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-23. Manager renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw sliced beef (48F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler. As per manager for approximately 30 minutes. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 78F hot water at employee restroom. Runner water for approximately 3 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at ware washing area. Observed no paper towel available at front counter. Manager replenishes paper towel. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of containers. Manager removed from containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor at front counter. Employee removed container from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter area. As per operator, item was held at room temperature for less than 30 minutes.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator, item was prepared 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee tortillas stored inside reach in freezer. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing steak not wearing hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of potato sticks stored on the floor at front counter area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven. **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler containing milk at front counter area.
05-09-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cacao stored inside single service milk containers at walk in cooler.
25-32-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan soiled with accumulated dust. Observed reach in cooler fan soiled with accumulated dust at front counter area.
36-50-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sarussi's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sarussi's Cafe on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sarussi's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sarussi's Cafe.
How does Sarussi's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sarussi's Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sarussi's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sarussi's Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sarussi's Cafe 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 Sarussi's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sarussi's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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