How many health inspections has PUBBELLY SUSHI had?

PUBBELLY SUSHI has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PUBBELLY SUSHI ever been shut down?

No, PUBBELLY SUSHI has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PUBBELLY SUSHI?

The most frequently cited violations at PUBBELLY SUSHI are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

PUBBELLY SUSHI

1422-1424 20 ST, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PUBBELLY SUSHI LLC · License: SEA2333354

PUBBELLY SUSHI in Miami Beach, FL has 23 inspections on record with 143 total violations (6.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

143Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 26, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Jun 26, 2025 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 2, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Mar 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

Aug 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jan 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 20, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2021 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

May 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Apr 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Apr 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jan 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 10, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

How Does This Facility Compare?

PUBBELLY SUSHI has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PUBBELLY SUSHI had?: PUBBELLY SUSHI has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PUBBELLY SUSHI ever been shut down?: No, PUBBELLY SUSHI has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PUBBELLY SUSHI?: The most frequently cited violations at PUBBELLY SUSHI are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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