Sushi Song

1239 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: May 21, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Sushi Song has been inspected three times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 21, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Miami Beach restaurants, the typical score is 69; Sushi Song is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside rice container at ware washing area. Bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with no service date near ice machine.

29-28-4

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. Provided manager with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email.

11-27-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with no common name at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter prep area sushi rice (96F - hot holding at room temperature )

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available when using Quat sanitizer.

16-37-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used to dispense rice. Employee discarded cup **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt containers no labeled with name. Employee labeled salt containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Song last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Song on file is from May 21, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Song?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Song.

How does Sushi Song compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Sushi Song most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Sushi Song's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Song have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi Song 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 Sushi Song inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Song is inspected around two times per year on average.

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