Nami Nori
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
33
Score
Across the available record, Nami Nori has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.
Nami Nori's latest score of 33 falls below the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm); by prep area across cook line, manager prepared new solution, Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE raw salmon at drawers cook line, manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clams tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards by kitchen entrance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice discarded at hand sink by ware washing area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed front counter by sushi bar area. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside flour container by prep area under rice cooker. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above ware washing area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty by ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn sushi bar area front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS bowls stored on floor by second floor storage.
25-05-4
33
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) The operator diluted chlorine, spray bottle (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at entrance of ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed on second floor storage cooking oil containers stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table at kitchen.
21-12-4
70
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new plans submitted with no walk in cooler on plans. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Still Observed new plans submitted with no walk in cooler on plans. Time extended approved by Supervisor Ricardo Gonzalez. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with food residues inside. Located at front counter area.
31A-11-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new plans submitted with no walk in cooler on plans.
51-16-7
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. Observed employee Alex Law.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket stored on floor at kitchen area.
21-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
67
Jan 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom.
31B-04-4
74
Jan 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed running water per four minutes at 78°.
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Observed running water per four minutes at 78°.
27-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed running water per four minutes at 78°.
27-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
58
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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 employee cutting raw salmon with bare hands. Salmon will be served raw and not cooked.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rinse cycle at 204°F.
22-59-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nami Nori last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nami Nori on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nami Nori?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nami Nori.
How does Nami Nori compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Nami Nori most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Nami Nori's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nami Nori have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nami Nori 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 Nami Nori inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nami Nori is inspected around two times per year on average.
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