Japanese Restaurant Shima
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Japanese Restaurant Shima, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Japanese Restaurant Shima is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
90
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine 0 ppm. Operator prime recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
86
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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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 - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi rolls.
02B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed the consumer advisory to operator. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
67
Nov 8, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi rice, cooked noodles, cooked shrimp without time marked.
01B-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice, cooked noodles, cooked shrimp without time marked.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed sushi plate on self serve area without sneezeguard. Operator placed plastic wrap on the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice, cooked noodles, sushi, cooked shrimp.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple metal container inside hand wash sink, located at the sushi bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter, fryer exterior, microwave exterior. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken, pork thawing at room temperature, operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed multiple wet wiping towel on top of preparation table.
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Japanese Restaurant Shima last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Japanese Restaurant Shima on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Japanese Restaurant Shima compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Japanese Restaurant Shima most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Japanese Restaurant Shima's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Japanese Restaurant Shima have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Japanese Restaurant Shima means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Japanese Restaurant Shima inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Japanese Restaurant Shima is inspected around two times per year on average.
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