Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Miami Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed a bar tender enter the bar and began to remove clean cups and bottles without washing his hands.
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzles soiled at the bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a piece of fruit in the hand washing sink at the bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed the small black freezer at the bar.
14-69-4
67
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
70
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a stack of to go containers in front of the sink at the sushi bar. The sushi chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with an a clear liquid not labeled. The manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
82
Oct 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter without last service date indicated at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter without last service date indicated at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer and on door at walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer and on door at walk in freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at walk in cooler, refrigerated drawer at cook line and dessert low boy. Also observed build up of dust on walk in cooler fan guard. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at walk in cooler, refrigerated drawer at cook line and dessert low boy. Also observed build up of dust on walk in cooler fan guard. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelving rusted. As per manager, new shelving is on order. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelving rusted. As per manager, new shelving is on order. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Oct 7, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of piquillo peppers and one can of preserved lemon rusted at dry storage area. Informed manager of stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a gallon jug of cleaner stored next to food products on shelf next to back door. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sushi line; cooked rice (122F - Hot Holding); as per manager for less than 4 hours. Provided manger TPHC document via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed dishwasher without knowledge of quaternary concentration minimum ppm. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cut board at dessert line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed temperature of 149F at cup washer at dishwashing station. Informed manager to discontinue use of machine per until repaired. **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed rice at sushi bar under time control. As per operator, sushi rice is put under time as a public health control, but no paperwork provided. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a can of WD40 stored on shelf at cook line. **Warning**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter without last service date indicated at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop touching product in sushi rice and panko containers. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelving rusted. As per manager, new shelving is on order. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at cook line at zero ppm. Informed manager of concentration level. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour containers not labeled at dessert station. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak from spray nozzle at dish area. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at walk in cooler, refrigerated drawer at cook line and dessert low boy. Also observed build up of dust on walk in cooler fan guard. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored dishes stacked not inverted at dish area shelving. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed grill brush stored on the floor at cook line. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent on cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer and on door at walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over food preparation area. Manager moved zapper to floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored over food preparation area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
19
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed short rib (51F - Cooling); duck confit (53F - Cooling); as per the chef the items were cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6 pound cans of tomatoes dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed short rib (51F - Cooling); duck confit (53F - Cooling); as per the chef the items were cooked yesterday.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles and holders soiled at the bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with an orange liquid not labeled at the bar.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler and freezer gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the vegetable walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled.
23-03-4
37
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with the last date served written on each tag. **Repeat Violation**
01C-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, emailed to Manager.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle behind bar counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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, emailed to Manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located behind bar counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located at kitchen warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
52
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh oysters, last date not written on tags, provided at the time of inspection.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided for quaternary sanitizer used at three compartment sink at kitchen area.
16-37-1
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 food handler employee training expired as of 2021, provided by S.E.R.V.E Program.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled hanging near spray hose at rinse sink located next to kitchen dish machine. Manager directed employee to label chemical spray bottles. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located under kitchen dish machine.
36-22-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill.
How does Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill 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 Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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