Makino Ya Sushi Bar
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Makino Ya Sushi Bar has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “observed establishment offering various raw fish”, which has been cited five times.
Makino Ya Sushi Bar's latest score of 47 falls below the Aventura average of 76. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Observed raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from cooked shrimp in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in ware wash area. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering various raw fish in menu items. However, Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator. **Warning**
02A-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Observed Cloth used to line various pans of raw fish. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Observed various single service items stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
47
Oct 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device installed at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing at time of licensing inspection. Established not open to public and no food on premises. **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Observed filtered water nozzle installed on Handwash sink in prep area. Advised manager that additional nozzle must be removed and hand washing sinks can not be used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed water heater drain line draining into handwash sink in ware wash area. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed hand washing sink installed inside prep table with no splash guard to protect food from potential contamination.Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. **Warning**
08B-54-4
55
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various raw fish in reach in cooler.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Observed various raw items on menu however menu does not identify which items contain raw or contain undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in warewash area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
55
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed various menu items containing raw fish but menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in prep area.
08B-38-4
67
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of raw tuna.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna being stored on top of rice. Located in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi being stored at ambient temperature with no time marking. As per manager rice was cooked about 1 hour ago and is kept out of temperature for about 4 hours. Manager added time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of sushi rice being stored in hand washing sink located in prep area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed various menu items containing raw fish but menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor behind front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed various foods stored in reach in cooler uncovered.
08B-12-5
43
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of raw tuna.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering various raw sushi rolls but menu does not identify which that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor.
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Makino Ya Sushi Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Makino Ya Sushi Bar on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Makino Ya Sushi Bar?
Across the inspection record, “observed establishment offering various raw fish” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Makino Ya Sushi Bar.
How does Makino Ya Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Makino Ya Sushi Bar most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.
Has Makino Ya Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Makino Ya Sushi Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Makino Ya Sushi Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Makino Ya Sushi Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Makino Ya Sushi Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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