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Makoto

9700 Collins Avenue Ste 378, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Makoto, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Bal Harbour restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 9 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing label and no longer frozen, not removed from original packaging.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken on speed rack inside of walk in cooler. Chef placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 9 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing label and no longer frozen, not removed from original packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of pasta stored on floor inside of walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in meat walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean container on shelf near 3 compartment sink. Operator removed label. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
61
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop no handle stored in tempura container. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in salad stating with no hair restraint. Employees provided hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packs of fish cakes thawing in ambient temperature at salad station. Employee placed items in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at sushi bar used to discard ice. Observed pot stored inside hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dish machine area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor inside of walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
82
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
41
Mar 30, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash sink at the sushi bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in butcher area. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup scoop in standing water at 89° F. in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed in kitchen area. Employee turn on the water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area and at the sushi bar. Manager put a sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed lime wedges and garnish for the drinks not covered at the inside bar area.
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Makoto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Makoto on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Makoto?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Makoto.

How does Makoto compare to other restaurants in Bal Harbour?

Makoto most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bal Harbour average of 77.

Has Makoto's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Makoto 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 Makoto inspected?

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

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