Katana Rest
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Katana Rest, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Katana Rest's latest score of 86 sits above the Miami Beach average of 69. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mixing bowls stored on shelf in kitchen not inverted. Manager inverted mixing bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with on hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
86
Oct 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed displayed sushi not properly protected from contamination in dining room. Observed sushi prep area in center of dining room with a water stream river going around dining tables with individual sushi plates on small boats that go around the stream for guests to reach and grab sushi that they would like to get. **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jugs of oil stored on floor near restroom.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
70
May 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near sushi boat display.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
90
Sep 5, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: On 09/05/2024 at the time of the callback inspection observed floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor not easily cleanable in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: On 09/05/2024 at the time of the callback inspection observed floor not easily cleanable in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls all around kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: On 09/05/2024 at the time of the callback inspection observed walls all around kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease buildup. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Aug 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed mixing bowl stored on hand wash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed missing bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at corner of dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mixing bowls not inverted at shelf near exterior door.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor not easily cleanable in kitchen area.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil on ground at cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls all around kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease buildup.
36-27-5
50
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing the cutting board without sanitizing it. Person in charge coached the employee and then, sanitized the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on kitchen floor area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Most of the kitchen floor.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container either rice on the floor . **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles by the exit door.
36-24-5
67
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
May 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
45
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Manager restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed alcohol spray bottle not labeled with common name at front counter. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board, in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand wash sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container, Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour container stored on floor next to door kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of chopsticks stored on floor at the front counter. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.
36-27-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Katana Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Katana Rest on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Katana Rest?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Katana Rest.
How does Katana Rest compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Katana Rest most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Katana Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Katana Rest have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Katana Rest 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 Katana Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Katana Rest is inspected around four times per year on average.
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