Azumare
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
55
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Azumare stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “clean pots and pans not stored inverted”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Aventura restaurant, which scores around 76. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice is used under time as a public health control with no written procedures. Form was provided to manager via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Form was provided to manager via email. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in management office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed ceiling tile missing in management office. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed current license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door left open for employees to come in. Observed gap underneath exterior door when closed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed door was closed. Observed gap underneath exterior door when closed. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor under oven at cook line. Observed case of raw beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed case of raw beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in manager office missing shield. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed light in manager office missing shield. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildup. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in coolers with rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed shelves in walk in coolers with rust. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling is leaking water outside of kitchen entrance and restroom hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed ceiling is leaking water outside of kitchen entrance and restroom hallway. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
55
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 12 rodent droppings on dry storage shelves near exterior door. Observed 8 rodent droppings in prep area on floor near dish machine and oven. Observed 26 rodent droppings on floor and on manager desk in management office. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice is used under time as a public health control with no written procedures. Form was provided to manager via email. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in management office. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling is leaking water outside of kitchen entrance and restroom hallway. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatula in between prep table and wall. **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door left open for employees to come in. Observed gap underneath exterior door when closed. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor under oven at cook line. Observed case of raw beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in manager office missing shield. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in coolers with rust. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled with grease. **Warning**
36-27-5
41
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touching limes meant for immediate consumption with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Advised manager that employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands
09-01-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for containers of various cut leafy greens in walk in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Observed sushi rice hot held at 71°F. Per manager rice is kept at ambient temperature for 4 hours then discarded. Rice had only been only for about 30 mins prior to start of inspection. Provided Time as of public health form to operator. Manager added time marking.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink behind front counter not accessible for employee use at all times due to utensils being stored inside.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control for sushi rice. Observed sushi rice hot held at 71°F. Per manager rice is kept at ambient temperature for 4 hours then discarded. Rice had only been only for about 30 mins prior to start of inspection. Provided Time as of public health form to operator. Manager added time marking.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Observed employees trained by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association but certificates were not filled out with all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Observed cases of 2 oz cup lids stored on floor. Advised manager and he moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized pans stored on floor in kitchen area.
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
27
Jun 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored over various ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pitcher being stored in hand washing sink located in kitchen area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed various raw food items served. However menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauces on floor in hallway, cases of water on floor in storage area and cases of sodas on floor behind front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
43
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of BBQ sauce being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface located in walk in cooler.
29-03-4
55
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures greater than 41F raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (49F - Cold Holding) All were located in reach in cooler next to stove. As per chef all had only been in cooler for about an hour. Advised manager and he moved to a different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of various ready to sauces in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed establishment added smoker and grill located dining room prep area no plan review. Please submit updated plans to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed about 6 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 51F. Manager called maintenance to repair. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 78F and located in meat smoker area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located next to stove and in bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
25-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azumare last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azumare on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azumare?
Across the inspection record, “clean pots and pans not stored inverted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Azumare.
How does Azumare compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Azumare most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.
Has Azumare's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Azumare have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Azumare means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Azumare inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Azumare is inspected around two times per year on average.
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