Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

26 SUSHI & WOK

9487-9489 HARDING AVENUE, Miami Beach, FL 33154

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Apr 7, 2025
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 23689713

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at bar soiled with black mold-like substance.

14-11-5

Detail 23689711

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in double door reach in cooler near dish machine in poor repair.

23-03-4

Detail 23689712

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 23392099

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents above cook line soiled with dust and grease.

24-05-4

Detail 23392100

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted near dish machine. Chef inverted pots. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23392098

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 23392101

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 23392102

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-01-5

Detail 22921523

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle stored inside of white rice bin. Manager removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22921522

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted at shelf near dish area.

24-08-4

Detail 22921520

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting at shelf near dish area.

23-03-4

Detail 22921521

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-36-4

Detail 22783736

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed containers of nori and tempura flakes stored next to hand sink at sushi area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Observed containers of nori and tempura flakes stored next to hand sink at sushi area. Time Extended

42-02-4

Detail 22783737

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink inaccessible due to chemicals stored in front. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Observed mop sink inaccessible due to chemicals stored in front. Time Extended

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 13Total: 21

01D-01-5

Detail 22618483

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers salmon undercooked, raw mahi, raw salmon, raw corvina, raw wahoo, raw yellowtail and raw tuna on the menu. Manager provided parasite destruction letter. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22618475

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (55F - Cold Holding) at top portion of reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 5 minutes. Observed cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per chef, for 2 hours. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22618468

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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22618482

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at storage area. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22618480

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at sushi area. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22618467

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22618479

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22618465

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing to a asa public health control for shrimp tempura and Krab tempura at sushi area. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22618484

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22618477

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used in white rice bin. Repeat Violation Warning

36-36-4

Detail 22618466

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at cook line. Warning

24-26-4

Detail 22618476

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed lettuce spinner stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22618485

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and containers not inverted near dish wash station. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22618472

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22618470

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22618473

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in kitchen with no hair restraint portioning white rice. Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 22618469

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed containers of nori and tempura flakes stored next to hand sink at sushi area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22618474

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with pickled ginger on ground in kitchen. Warning

42-02-4

Detail 22618471

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink inaccessible due to chemicals stored in front. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22618481

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at sushi station. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22618478

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with sauce stored inside not labeled inside kitchen and sushi station. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 14

22-43-4

Detail 21725683

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm); employee add more solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21725675

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

41-17-4

Detail 21725682

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach and sanitizer spray bottles not labeled with common name, in kitchen area.

22-20-5

Detail 21725684

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the bar area.

14-01-5

Detail 21725677

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21725673

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in sushi station.

51-11-4

Detail 21725680

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar area. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 21725676

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a coffee cup in front counter at the sushi.

14-11-5

Detail 21725686

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in dry storage area broken lid in sugar container.

10-14-5

Detail 21725674

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar area.

10-20-4

Detail 21725681

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21725685

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the sushi bar.

08B-12-5

Detail 21725679

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed no lid on rice bin in dry storage area.

02D-01-5

Detail 21725678

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and rice containers not labeled with common name, in dry storage area.

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-15-4

Detail 20817857

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed one dumpster with no lid, garbage area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Time Extended

Oct 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-05-5

Detail 20603113

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-20: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 20603115

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-20: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 20603114

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-20: Time Extended

33-15-4

Detail 20603112

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed one dumpster with no lid, garbage area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-20: Time Extended

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 13

01D-01-5

Detail 20586104

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Letter from providers not specify parasite treatment for mahi-mahi, kampachi, snapper, corvina.

08A-02-6

Detail 20586109

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish over krabs in reach in freezer, dishwashing area. Operator moved raw fish to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 20586112

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 20586102

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container to scoop sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed.

51-11-4

Detail 20586107

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20586105

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on top shelf in front cooking line.

36-22-4

Detail 20586113

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in bar area.

33-15-4

Detail 20586110

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed one dumpster with no lid, garbage area.

10-20-4

Detail 20586101

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handles. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20586111

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooking line. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20586103

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed one dumpster with lid open. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 20586108

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed on preparation table, kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20586106

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cutting board, preparation area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

31A-11-4

Detail 20818512

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing plastic bottle in kitchen hand washing sink. Instructed employee. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20818511

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20818510

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container by three compartment sink. Operator over to shelf. Corrected On-Site

33-15-4

Detail 20818513

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpsters with no lid outside, back building side Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 20818508

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on ice machine surface, dry storage. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 20818509

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over dish rack. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20818507

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in dishwashing area.

29-11-4

Detail 20818506

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink in disrepair, leaking from faucet, dishwashing area.

02D-01-5

Detail 20818505

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar, flour and rice