Kyu

251 Nw 25 St, Miami, FL 33127
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Kyu has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Kyu is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers at kitchen.
23-03-4
82
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed plastic not stored properly at bar area. Operator removed and placed in a silver container with plastic top.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket by prep area near three compartment sink located next to walking cooler in disrepair.
14-11-5
78
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp dish machine not sanitizing at proper temperature. Operator placed service call and tech arrived and started re-calibrating machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-54-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of cutting board in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine dishwasher. Operator obtained test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of ice not stored off of floor. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
70
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
90
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kyu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kyu on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kyu?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kyu.

How does Kyu compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Kyu most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Kyu's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kyu have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kyu 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 Kyu inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kyu is inspected around three times per year on average.