Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
41
Score
Across the available record, Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up nine times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin to cut raw salmon without first washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw hamachi and raw wahoo completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by containers of sugar and tempura flour at dish area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above prep area in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
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 raw hamachi and raw wahoo completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair inside walk in cooler at walk in freezer door.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in freezer across from cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops stored inside standing water 88F next to rice cookers. Operator removed scoops from water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over rice cooker on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed bug zapper device. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of drink reach in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At dish area.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and tempura flour not labeled at dish area. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of duck sauce. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Observed breaded chicken stored inside cardboard box in reach in cooler in prep area
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty above prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not stored inverted at shelf near sushi bar and cook line. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed establishment added steamer and removed hand sink in dish/storage area without submitting plans. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Observed establishment added steamer oven in dish/storage area without submitting plans. As per operator plans are being submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: Observed plans were submitted, not yet approved **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of cook line inside broken tiles - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked on cook line and inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line and sushi bar **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed establishment added steamer and removed hand sink in dish/storage area without submitting plans. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Observed establishment added steamer oven in dish/storage area without submitting plans. As per operator plans are being submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of cook line inside broken tiles - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked on cook line and inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line and sushi bar **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed establishment added steamer and removed hand sink in dish/storage area without submitting plans. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of cook line inside broken tiles - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked on cook line and inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line and sushi bar **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (119F - Hot Holding); dumplings (120F - Hot Holding) in kitchen area, as per operator for less than an hour. Operator opted to begin using Time as a Public Health Control for products.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from dish area
31A-04-4
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/. Observed establishment added steamer and removed hand sink in dish/storage area without submitting plans.
51-16-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle stored inside container of duck sauce inside walk in cooler and inside container of tea leaves in prep area. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice machine. Operator inverted bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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 raw tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen packages at sushi bar **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of cook line inside broken tiles
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked on cook line and inside walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at cook line
21-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep area with single service utensils
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line and sushi bar **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket next to mop sink. Operator properly hung mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
43
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
03G-42-1
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 uses the sushi rice under 4.2 pH, no HACCP plan approved.
03G-50-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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 fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with sushi ginger stored on the floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 78°F. Operator discarded water.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at preparation area.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at preparation area.
29-49-6
58
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork ribs (57F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded items.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork ribs (57F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen areas.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles, located at kitchen areas, and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets with spicy mayo , and magic water stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed items, and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at back kitchen near the ice machine. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
36-27-5
47
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired on 12/20. Manager provided chlorine strips with expiration date 03/01/23 **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl inside of the rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken inside of the walk in cooler
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside of the prep cooler located by the ice machine.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
61
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay.
How does Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay 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 Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Maki Palmetto Bay is inspected around four times per year on average.
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