Hibachi House
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Hibachi House six times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 27, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Hibachi House's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2024. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection no food manager certificate for Moe Blackwill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
May 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection no food manager certificate for Moe Blackwill.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation.
53A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside rice container at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled. The manager labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager clean it during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of broccoli and onions. The cook removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of to go containers on the floor. The manager put them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mops. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over shrimp in the walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to 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 - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front counter.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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 several plastic squeeze bottles at Thebes cook line.
10-01-5
64
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored above lemons and raw beef container stored ove carrots at walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (70F - Hot Holding). As per manager, 30 minutes. Manager moved white rice to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe pad plastic container inside hand sanit sink at preparation area. Person in charge removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at unisex bathroom. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Provided manager with employee reporting agreement responsibilities. Manager had it signed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense broccoli at reach-in cooler at cook line. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers not stored inverted at ware washing area.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and speaker above preparation table near ware washing area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting broccoli with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Observed box of flour tortillas stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Observed plastic container of soy, soda plastic bottles, and bag of onions stored on floor at kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items not stored inverted at cook line.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles at cook line not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
32
Jan 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hibachi House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hibachi House on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hibachi House?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hibachi House.
How does Hibachi House compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Hibachi House most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Hibachi House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hibachi House have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hibachi House 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 Hibachi House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hibachi House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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