Fuji Teriyaki Restaurant

1604-A Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Fuji Teriyaki Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately and about 12 violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up four times.

By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Fuji Teriyaki Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cutting board over the hand washing sink hand washing sink at the front counter.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the triple sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach cooler missing plastic handles at the cook line leaving sharp edges exposed. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several large plastics containers with different proteins on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
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 a plastic spoon handle touching rice in the rice cooker. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed the light shield missing over the upright freezer. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
55
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over drink at the front counter. The manager moved it another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); at the cook line next to the grill. As per the manager the chicken was placed there approximately 2 hours ago. The manager put in the reach in cooler to cool it down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed above the ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restrooms doors don't close all the way. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a package of tuna the indicated to remove from the vacuum before thawing still in the vacuum state. The internal temperature was 34°F. The manager opened the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a thermos on a prep table. The manager moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler plastic handles are missing leaving a sharp edge exposed.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes in the wall over the drink cooler.
36-24-5
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 the spatula in the rice. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 84°F. The manager poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed the light above the reach in freezer shield missing. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
30
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna and salmon over vegetables in the upright reach in cooler. The manager moved the fish to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies room.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the mop sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed the shield above the upright freezer missing. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom.
31B-04-4
70
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on a prep table next to a rice cooker. The cashier moved the spray bottle.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the back room.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at the cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the back room. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cabbage on the walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above the triple sink.
38-01-4
43
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket with raw chicken on the walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket with raw chicken on the walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spatula in a water temperature of 79F.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spatula in a water temperature of 79F.. **Warning** **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled. Observed the fan on the kitchen floor soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled. Observed the fan on the kitchen floor soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the triple sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line and large plastic containers by the walk-in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line and large plastic containers by the walk-in. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 23 violations
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stainless steel pans on the drying rack soiled. Observed the triple sink soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled. Observed the fan on the kitchen floor soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on top of the sushi refrigerator. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the triple sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line and large plastic containers by the walk-in. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at the cook line. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in the back room. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a package of tuna still in the vacuum sealed bag at a temperature of 33°F. The cooked open the bag. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the triple sink. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the employee wash and rinse a spatula and cutting boards. I had the employee set up the triple sink and sanitize the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket with raw chicken on the walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spatula in a water temperature of 79°F.. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
26
Jan 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fuji Teriyaki Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fuji Teriyaki Restaurant on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fuji Teriyaki Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fuji Teriyaki Restaurant.

How does Fuji Teriyaki Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Fuji Teriyaki Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Fuji Teriyaki Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fuji Teriyaki Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fuji Teriyaki 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 Fuji Teriyaki Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fuji Teriyaki Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.