Feb 27, 2026
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
36-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
1688 NE 164 ST, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi rice (89F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter since yesterday, as per operator. Stop sale. Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice (89F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter since yesterday, as per operator. Stop sale. Warning
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel Gordon expired on 2/18/25. Warning
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certificate with no date of birth or completion dates. Warning
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle touching quinoa in the reach in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and raw beef stored in the walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves walk in cooler soiled.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple plastic container lids stored in the handwashing sink in the chai berry station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Repeat Violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warewashing area.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the warewashing area.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth used under the cutting board in the sushi station.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the kitchen reach in coolers.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths stored around the kitchen not in the sanitation solution.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jorge, Gabriel and Grace with expired training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed Jorge, Gabriel and Grace with expired training. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the warewashing area. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator called technician during the inspection. Warning
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) in the smoothie station, operator remade Sanitizer bottle (Chlorine 50ppm). Warning
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the sushi station handwashing sink, operator placed new bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jorge, Gabriel and Grace with expired training. Warning
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer bottle with no name label. Warning
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle in the sugar, flour and rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Warning
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in chest freezer in the kitchen and ware washing reach in freezer. Warning
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the warewashing area. Warning
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various cut vegetables in reach in cooler.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bees being stored on top of various cooked foods in Reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense sugar and corn starch. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of foods being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed various foods stored in walk in cooler and reach in cooler uncovered. Manager advised chef to cover. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are soiled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves under preparation table are rust. Repeat Violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in prep room.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed exterior of stove. Repeat Violation
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in kitchen hallway.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor and table fans are soiled.
Basic - Walk in cooler soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout the kitchen and prep room are soiled with grease and dust. Repeat Violation
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled all foods. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over soy sauces in the walk 8n cooler. Chicken was placed on the lower. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over beef in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the beef. Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are soiled. Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber inside handwash sink.
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Repeat Violation
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - Cases of Plastic bottles of water and Snapple drinks are on the floor of the hallway not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Manager placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plastic covers are not inverted on both front counter shelves.
Basic - Floor, and under cooking equipments soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of deep fryers compartment doors, exterior of deep fryers, stove, and reach in cooler/freezer.
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of drinking cups, cups, and salad dryer on the front counter bar (2nd side of restaurant).
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food (cooked broccoli and cooked chicken, and beef, in the walk in cooler uncovered.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen and prep areas.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board has cut marks.
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves below preparation table in prep area.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the prep area.
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.