Jinju Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Jinju Sushi, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Jinju Sushi's latest score of 64 falls below the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with cut marks at preparation table. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food soiled with grease and food residue behind cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
64
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris next to preparation table in kitchen area. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean coking utensils inside metal container not inverted, employee inverted properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, employee provided hairnet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to reach in cooler in kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 missing floor tiles next to reach in cooler in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to frying station.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris, Manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
55
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to stored raw beef inside reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris. Manager discarded cutting board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter handwashing sink. Manager provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed missing light shield at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
38-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with baking powder without label. Manager labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
70
Sep 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on hand sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in oven door, Manager removed tongs and store them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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 scoop handle inside sugar. Manager stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers at drying rack above 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
74
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
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
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
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 scoop handle touching panko in bucket. Manager stored the scoop with the handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed at kitchen end caps missing on lights.
38-12-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bucket containing panko breading no labeled. Manager labeled panko container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed all chlorine chemical test kits expired.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop vinegar. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor Drain cover missing in front of three compartment sink
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil, vinegar, and a case of water on floor. Operator began lifting items off floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 scoop handle touching panko. Operator lifted handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwash sink at front counter area draining slowly.
29-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jinju Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jinju Sushi on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jinju Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jinju Sushi.
How does Jinju Sushi compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Jinju Sushi most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Jinju Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jinju Sushi have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jinju 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 Jinju Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jinju Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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