Moshi Moshi Coral Way

1744 Sw 3 Ave, Miami, FL 33129
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Moshi Moshi Coral Way, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with old food debris.
22-20-5
82
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed masago (57F - Cold Holding) at ambient temperature at cook line. Operator uses for rush hours only, product doesn't last more than 4 hours. Advised operator to add masago to time. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
82
Jan 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container of salt not labeled above three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair by dishwasher machine reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor by dishwasher machine and stairs to second floor. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at second floor reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by coffee machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
47
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); Bean Sprout (50F - Cold Holding); Butter (55F - Cold Holding) at ambient temperature at reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator for approximately 30 minutes prior. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at ambient temperature at second floor, as per operator for approximately 30 minutes prior. Product was placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container of salt not labeled above three compartment sink.
02D-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen entrance.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair by dishwasher machine reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor by dishwasher machine and stairs to second floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at second floor reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at 32F room temperature at second floor, coached operator on correct procedures.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
32
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize until dishwasher is fixed. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce at second floor at preparation area. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration procedures. Coached operator on correct procedures.
53A-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sushi preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water stored on floor by handwashing sink near stairs at kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler at sushi preparation area gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler by sushi prep area.
21-12-4
50
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom used by food employees, located upstairs.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken plastic container, used to store cooked beef, located in reach in cooler. Chef removed and replaced plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located at kitchen prep counter.
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on kitchen prep counters. Chef placed wiping cloths into sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
82
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine interior soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine interior soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moshi Moshi Coral Way last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moshi Moshi Coral Way on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moshi Moshi Coral Way?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Moshi Moshi Coral Way.

How does Moshi Moshi Coral Way compare to other restaurants in Miami?

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

Has Moshi Moshi Coral Way's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Moshi Moshi Coral Way have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moshi Moshi Coral Way 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 Moshi Moshi Coral Way inspected?

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