Assa Restaurant

992 Ne 167 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Assa Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Assa Restaurant's latest score of 50 falls below the North Miami Beach average of 72. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in the kitchen soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal trays stored inside handwashing sink by the sushi station.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran the water for approximately 10 minutes and temperature is 75F.

27-06-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran the water for approximately 10 minutes and temperature is 75F.

27-16-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries and flour stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife in between reach in cooler at the front counter. Operator removed. Observed 2 knives between prep table and wall. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen.

31B-04-4

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

33-14-4

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the storage room. **Time Extended**

25-05-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

36-36-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Handwashing sink sign is not posted in the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Handwashing sink sign is not posted in the kitchen. **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Nov 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Assa Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Assa Restaurant on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Assa Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Assa Restaurant.

How does Assa Restaurant compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

Assa Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has Assa Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Assa Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Assa Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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