Miyako Jap Rest
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
50
Score
Miyako Jap Rest appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 17 violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in South Miami average 63, so Miyako Jap Rest trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish and dry food shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cooler handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inside of walk in cooler; broken door handle. Observed multiple coolers used as dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to prep table in kitchen area at sushi bar entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple chest freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers. Observed soiled exterior of multiple equipment; coolers, stove and water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior soiled multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed spy containers reused for other food items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers on floor outside of office. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed next to cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
50
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed sushi roll being made with bare hands at front counter. Inspector stepped in and employee tossed roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 12 live flies on wooden sushi boats; at front sushi kitchen counter. Observed 1 live fly in men's restroom on wall. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed sushi roll being made with bare hands at front counter. Inspector stepped in and employee tossed roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in cooler at front sushi counter; 6 tilapia filets completely thawed in ROP. Operator voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish and dry food shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container outside of walk in. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cooler handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inside of walk in cooler; broken door handle. Observed multiple coolers used as dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of spy on floor in storage hallway. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to prep table in kitchen area at sushi bar entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple chest freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior soiled across cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers. Observed soiled exterior of multiple equipment; coolers, stove and water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior soiled multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed spy containers reused for other food items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers on floor outside of office. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in cooler at front sushi counter; 6 tilapia filets completely thawed in ROP. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed next to cook line. **Warning**
36-10-4
21
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed in back of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes go. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in walk in freezer broken shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door gap on side. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen; heavily soiled behind cook line equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy on floor in hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken tile on wall next to stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in and all reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outlets and plugs soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers and in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers in establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for dressings. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
35
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed in back of establishment. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes go. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at sushi counter cucumbers in bucket. Observed whisk in hand sink next to ice machine. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Observed person in charge unable to find the certificates for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on prep table across cook line; cup, phone and tablet. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in walk in freezer broken shelf. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door gap on side. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen; heavily soiled behind cook line equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy on floor in hallway. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken tile on wall next to stove. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in and all reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not provided. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both hand sinks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outlets and plugs soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers and in walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers in establishment. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for dressings. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on floor in hallway. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths on equipment and prep tables; not stored in solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven and microwave door handles soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed on cook line. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
16
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
37
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee cutting ready to eat oranges with bare hands. Operator was informed that he need to use gloves with ready to eat food. Operator put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored behind the cut onions at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two containers inside of hand wash sink front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink front counter. Employee was informed that the hands need to be washed at hand wash sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the ice machine.
22-20-5
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 raw fish bearing a label inside of reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler sushi station. Operator open the individual packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at sushi station front counter.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed a heavy accumulation of grease/debris under cooking equipment kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at preparation area. Observed heavy accumulation of food residual/debris on the exit of dishwasher machine bottom part.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tuna thawed inside of standing water at three compartment sink sushi station. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping on cutting board sushi station. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
43
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil for rice upon water at 80°F. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over noodles at reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over squeezed bottles with sauces at reach in cooler sushi station. Operator relocated the salmon to a reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shells eggs at ambient temperature. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the shells eggs to the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed sushi rice marked 9:45 am to 1:45 pm at sushi station. Operator discarded the rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed massago (50 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table at sushi station. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the massago to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice marked 9:45 am to 1:45 pm at sushi station. Operator discarded the rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected next to three compartment sink without vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink preparation area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shutoff at hand wash sink sushi station. Operator turned on the hot water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands at three compartment sink sushi station. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed residual of food and sponge in hand wash sink preparation area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sushi with several raw fish not identified as raw on the menu. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on floor soiled at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the lids of the reach in cooler and reach in freezers in disrepair. And observed walk in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under equipments at kitchen area, under dishwasher machine. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce container stored on floor at sushi station. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a tongs stored on oven door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed walk in cooler no ambient thermometer. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Warning**
38-01-4
6
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed staff go from cleaning dirty utensils to storing clean glasses without washing hands.
12A-13-4
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. Per operator less than two hours. Time stamp was added. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter hand wash sink inaccessible. It has plastic containers in front of it. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink to thaw shrimp Observed the front counter hand wash sink used to store white plastic containers Observed the dishwashing hand wash sink used to stored a white container. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean kitchen utensils stored with the food contact surface up Observed by the dishwashing area aluminum pan not inverted or protected
24-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor of the kitchen Observed soy sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler Observed a box of fish stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign , paper towel or soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets of the kitchen reach in cooler , near the ice machine,soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed small white containers in the kitchen area not inverted or protected **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimps being thawed in standing water at the kitchen hand wash sink The shrimp was moved to a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
23
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink of the kitchen inaccessible. It has an aluminum pan stored in it. Observed the front counter hand wash sink blocked by plastic coolers. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. And no paper towels at the waitress hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the walk in cooler a plastic cup without handle used as scoop in the soup container
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed the door gasket of the walk in cooler in disrepair
36-51-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at the kitchen area soiled cardboard on the floor.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the concrete floor of the kitchen and dishwashing area in disrepair . **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container with carrots stored on the floor of the walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in the kitchen area some tiles of the walls in disrepair. Observed the wall of the back storage area in disrepair
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the reach in cooler that hold the soda soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed some clean spoons with the food contact area facing up
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the front counter the small white containers not inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miyako Jap Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miyako Jap Rest on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miyako Jap Rest?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Miyako Jap Rest.
How does Miyako Jap Rest compare to other restaurants in South Miami?
Miyako Jap Rest most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the South Miami average of 63.
Has Miyako Jap Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miyako Jap Rest have averaged around 17 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Miyako Jap Rest 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 Miyako Jap Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miyako Jap Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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