Hitchihaika

200 E Flagler St Unit 302, Miami, FL 33131
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Hitchihaika has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Basement three compartment sink. **Warning**
27-09-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Damage, hot and cold water knobs employee handwashing sink Basement prep area. **Warning**
29-09-4
67
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
74
Aug 3, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
May 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hitchihaika last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hitchihaika on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Hitchihaika compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Hitchihaika most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Hitchihaika's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hitchihaika have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hitchihaika 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 Hitchihaika inspected?

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