Arigatai

1817 Ne 123 St, North Miami, FL 33181

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Arigatai appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader North Miami restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided it.

31B-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

22-08-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker. **Warning**

29-34-4

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/. Expired since 4/18/2025 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauces not identified by common name. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**

23-03-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the rice bucket. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled at front line.

23-03-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 10/1/2023

50-17-3

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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons stored in it.

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.

23-03-4

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Advised employee he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arigatai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arigatai on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arigatai?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arigatai.

How does Arigatai compare to other restaurants in North Miami?

Arigatai most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Miami average of 80.

Has Arigatai's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arigatai have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arigatai 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 Arigatai inspected?

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

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