Iron Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Iron Sushi 10 times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Iron Sushi's latest score is in line with the Miami Beach average of 69. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb at mop sink missing backflow preventer.
29-34-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic soda and water bottles stored on floor near booth at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
67
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license not displayed. Operator posted license at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic bottles water and soda on cook near entrance of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezers.
14-69-4
86
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles and soda bottles at front counter on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: Observed cases of plastic soda bottles stored on floor behind booth and reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter at cook line. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
90
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: 30 day extension. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks near restroom not secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles and soda bottles at front counter on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 74 F at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
70
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks near restroom not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles and soda bottles at front counter on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 74 F at cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter at cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4
70
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. As per employees , the sushi rice was under time control at 11:00 pm and it is discarded at 3 pm. Employee time marked the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer expired since 9/23. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed all employee trainings were wiped out and wrote with new training date . Owner was advised to get new training certificates for all the employees.
53B-11-4
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. Info was provided.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing his hands inside 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam container used to scoop the seasoning used for the miso soup
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation without wearing hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some food residue on reach in cooler gaskets . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons and forks stored in a way that the food contact surface could be touched.
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
45
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Poster was provided to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
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 employee not sanitizing. Explained to employee the correct way to washed , rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cool gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation. Chef put inside the sanitizer bucket.
21-12-4
55
Oct 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit of any kind available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed in employee bathroom.
32-17-4
70
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Iron Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Iron Sushi on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Iron Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Iron Sushi.
How does Iron Sushi compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Iron Sushi most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Iron Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Iron Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Iron Sushi 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 Iron Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Iron Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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