Ogawa Miami
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
74
Score
Ogawa Miami appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.
Ogawa Miami's latest score is in line with the Miami average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter, manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed squeeze bottle with soap not labeled under 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking utensils not inverted on metal dry rack across 3 compartment sink. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup being used as scoop inside tempura flour. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with tempura flour not labeled across from 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on reach in freezer located next back handwashing sink.
14-69-4
82
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed for raw fish( sea perch,salmon,cod,snapper,grunt,flounder,bonito,mackerel,Sabre,)located in the super freezer, as per operator not held frozen before ROP. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed for raw fish( sea perch,salmon,cod,snapper,grunt,flounder,bonito,mackerel,Sabre,)located in the super freezer, as per operator not held frozen before ROP. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored above ice cream located in the low boy reach in freezer,front counter. Observed raw beef stored above plums located in the low boy reach in cooler,kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for the oyster tags. **Warning**
01C-03-4
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 for Jared B, Kiwamu K, Jamie L as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom fitted with pocket door not self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of alcoholic drinks stored in employees bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing tempura flour,jug containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
35
Oct 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No chocking poster available.
51-13-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ogawa Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ogawa Miami on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ogawa Miami?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ogawa Miami.
How does Ogawa Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ogawa Miami most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Ogawa Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ogawa Miami have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ogawa Miami 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 Ogawa Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ogawa Miami is inspected around two times per year on average.
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