Kosushi

801 S Pointe Dr Unit 105, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Kosushi has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Kosushi dates to Mar 12, 2024.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Miami Beach restaurants, the typical score is 69; Kosushi is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

16-37-1

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

16-23-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not stored inverted near warewashing area.

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair at preparation area.

14-11-5

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over rice at reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Observed raw salmon stored over rice at reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloths stored inside hand sink at sushi area. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Observed metal lid stored over hand sink at sushi area. **Time Extended**

31A-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**

16-23-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at bar area. **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located at ware washing area. **Time Extended**

16-46-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

36-37-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kosushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kosushi on file is from Mar 12, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kosushi?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kosushi.

How does Kosushi compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Kosushi most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Kosushi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kosushi have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kosushi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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