Azabu Miami Beach
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Azabu Miami Beach eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Miami Beach restaurants, the typical score is 69; Azabu Miami Beach is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written time procedures missing license number.
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair at kitchen entrance.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
82
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over spring mix inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed produce on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with chicken not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled by sushi station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 bag of black cod, 1 bag of Chicken wings, 1 bag of chicken breast, 1 bag of pork belly, 3 bags of chicken dumplings mix and all vacuumed sealed for more than 30 days at walk in freezer without an approved HACCP plan.
01B-13-4
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 Diunys Bulute certificate expired on 6/24/2024 Carmen Rios certificate expired on 6/24/2024, Lucia L Rodriguez certificate expired on 5/23/2024.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 bag of black cod, 1 bag of Chicken wings, 1 bag of chicken breast, 1 bag of pork belly, 3 bags of chicken dumplings mix and all vacuumed sealed for more than 30 days at walk in freezer without an approved HACCP plan.
03G-50-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair by kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4
64
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed the chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
82
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over pepper and mixed vegetables at walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in freezer gasket soiled at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink near ware washing area leaking.
29-08-4
61
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The manager paid for it during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
29-34-4
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 provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand washing sink soiled at the bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the ice machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed throughout the front counter area.
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed two ice buckets not inverted by the ice machine.
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on the ice machine.
10-12-5
35
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added no vacuum breaker. Manager installed vacuum breaker at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on white chest freezer at kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed spray hose leaking at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azabu Miami Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azabu Miami Beach on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azabu Miami Beach?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Azabu Miami Beach.
How does Azabu Miami Beach compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Azabu Miami Beach most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Azabu Miami Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Azabu Miami Beach have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Azabu Miami Beach 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 Azabu Miami Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Azabu Miami Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.
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