Kosh Sushi Bar

9477 Harding Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Kosh Sushi Bar stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 27, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Miami Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna no longer frozen and not removed from original packaging.

01B-13-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna no longer frozen and not removed from original packaging.

06-09-1

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.

22-16-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.

14-17-4

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line inside of hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed drain line. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-10-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of single door reach in freezer soiled with old food debris. Employee cleaned reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of onions stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed case off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on clean container on shelf. Employee cleaned container. **Corrected On-Site**

16-48-4

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

8 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chemical test strips expired.

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Manager placed onions above ground. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher machine not dispensing sanitizer automatically. Manager is sanitizing in the triple sink. He called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-59-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside flour bucket.

14-01-5

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor inside walk in cooler.

36-01-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with flour on the floor inside dry storage room.

08B-47-4

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kosh Sushi Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kosh Sushi Bar on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kosh Sushi Bar?

Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kosh Sushi Bar.

How does Kosh Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Kosh Sushi Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Kosh Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kosh Sushi Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kosh Sushi Bar 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 Kosh Sushi Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kosh Sushi Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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