Nara Sushi

3881 Ne 163 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Nara Sushi has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 27, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical North Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 72. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of tempura. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-86-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dining room.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink in dining room not accessible for employee use at all times due to sanitizer bucket stored inside.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dining room and in bar area.

31B-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit next to rice cooker. Advised manager and he discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Basic - Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dry rice, starch and flour.

14-01-5

Basic - Working containers of rice, flour and other foods removed from original container not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for containers of vegetables. Advised manager and he removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

High Priority - Observed butter cold held at 51°F. Butter was stored on prep table in kitchen area. Per manager butter had only been out of temperature for about 1 hour prior to start of inspection. Manager moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker.

10-07-4

Basic - Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature on table in kitchen area. Manager moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Dec 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nara Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nara Sushi on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nara Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nara Sushi.

How does Nara Sushi compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

Nara Sushi most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has Nara Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nara Sushi have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Nara Sushi 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 Nara Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nara Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.

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