Bijon Restaurant

827 Nw 119Th, Miami, FL 33168
Indian
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Bijon Restaurant appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited six times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked: rice, chicken and beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on reach in cooler shelves. **Warning**
14-33-4
70
Apr 13, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 10/1/2025
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked food item in direct contact with no food grade bags inside the reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by triple sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink by triple sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: beef and soup held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
45
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Rice, chicken and beef held for more than than 24/hrs without date market inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooke food not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
70
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: On 6/19/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: On 6/19/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: On 6/19/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jun 5, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink in kitchen area and men restroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked Beef, chicken and fish held frozen inside reach in freezer without date marked. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee wash hands sign in kitchens by triple sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink not attached to the wall. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags in direct contact with beef.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fish, beef and rice held for more 5ha 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
74
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooke: chicken, beef and beans held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: On 1/24/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Cooked: chicken, beef and held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: On 1/24/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Food debris under cooking equipments **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-01-4
86
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food items in a nonfood grade bags inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing h sink soiled. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooke: chicken, beef and beans held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By microwave **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments **Warning**
36-01-4
55
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored inside hand washing sink. Advised manager she removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler
22-16-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bijon Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bijon Restaurant on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bijon Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bijon Restaurant.

How does Bijon Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Bijon Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Bijon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bijon Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bijon Restaurant 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 Bijon Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bijon Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.