Samurai (The)
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
61
Score
Samurai (The) has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Samurai (The) on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 some employee training certificates expired 6/11/2025. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in employee men's bathroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed grill reach in cooler broken, not in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with garlic butter.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen areas.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted next to cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed green tea ice cream stored not covered inside ice cream freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
61
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training certificates expired 6/11/2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At men's employee bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed green tea ice cream stored uncovered inside reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
67
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken inside of reach in cooler across from cook line. Manager relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by portable AC unit at cook line. Manager began rearranging unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in dish area and underneath soda machine at server station.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop stored inside flour touching flour, manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind equipment on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp over cooked chicken stored inside the standing reach in cooler located at preparation area. Employee removed item and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed sushi bar reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed reach-in cooler interior-have accumulation of soil residues. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
74
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents at liquor storage, and throughout kitchen.. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents at liquor storage, and throughout kitchen.. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Discussed with operator and provided email form.
11-26-1
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. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents at liquor storage, and throughout kitchen..
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located near cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all in cooler floor soiled. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets, located near cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container stored at cook line no inverted. Employee placed them correctly.
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and food debris, located, at cook line, near the flat grill. Employees cleaned the wall.
36-27-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
55
Oct 3, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Samurai (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Samurai (The) on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Samurai (The)?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Samurai (The).
How does Samurai (The) compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Samurai (The) most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Samurai (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Samurai (The) have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Samurai (The) 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 Samurai (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Samurai (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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