Katsuya
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Katsuya five times, with records going back to 2022. Katsuya was last inspected on Jan 23, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Katsuya's 55 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a metal polishing
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the upright reach in cooler gasket torn next to the ware washing area.
14-11-5
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 the s pop handle touching the rice. The chef inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in a pan at a temperature of 120°F. at the cook line. The chef put it on the cook top to heat it up. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the inside bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed downstairs next to the office.
14-33-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed downstairs in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
55
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container and a plastic squeeze bottle in the sink at the corner of the cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
47
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed a quaternary test kit but no chlorine test kit for dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the cook line.
29-49-6
41
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a plastic container with rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the ware wash area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in the wall next to the kitchen entrance.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a water temperature of 79°F.
10-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at the wait station. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Katsuya last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Katsuya on file is from Jan 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Katsuya?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Katsuya.
How does Katsuya compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Katsuya most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Katsuya's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Katsuya have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Katsuya 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 Katsuya inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Katsuya is inspected around two times per year on average.
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