Sesame Asian Bistro
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
41
Score
Sesame Asian Bistro has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately and about 13 violations before that.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose on a splitter, missing backflow, preventer next to handwashing sink by walk-in cooler.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observe more than four employees without a certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plans to hold sushi rice under time. Emailed operator form to fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter next to ice machine Warewashing area missing service date. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl used to scoop ice in ice machine at Warewashing area.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler at sushi station not separate from ready to eat food. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn and in poor condition on two reach in cooler next to fryers at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken, a plastic container of raw beef stored on the floor at walk-in cooler next to warewashing area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed nozzle tip on spray hose at warewashing area soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler next to warewashing are soiled with mold like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers at Warewashing area, wet nesting.
24-08-4
41
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic pitcher in handwashing near walk in cooler.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment with no chemical test kit if any kind.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filtration device at ice machine missing service date.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at cook line engaging in food preparation wearing a bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor of triple door walk in cooler. Manager placed item on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing under standing water. Coached manager on proper method of constant running cold water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
61
Jun 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine with no service date near back exit door.
29-28-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary or chlorine chemical test kits available for dishwasher and tree compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink near the ice machine.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled next to the AC control unit.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walking freezer door. Also observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at prep area across from flat grill.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink across from flat grill.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler doors gaskets soiled at both large and small walk-in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink hot water knob in disrepair next to AC unit control panel at kitchen entrance.
29-08-4
58
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp stored over cooked rice noodles and oyster sauce inside of 3 door reach in cooler. Operator placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with added splitter missing Backflow preventers under hand wash sink near dish area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks near dish area, sushi area and bar area. Operator provided soap at all hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dish machine out of chlorine sanitizer. Operator called technician. Advised operator to utilize 3 compartment sink until technician arrives. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-59-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator was coached on process of saving oyster tags.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks near dish area, sushi area and bar area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups with no handle stored inside of sugar bin, corn starch bin and white rice bin. Operator removed cups from bins. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above cook line soiled with grease and dust. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven near sushi station soiled with grease and old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator printed inspection report at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
23-03-4
35
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over soy containers
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at sushi station hand washing sink. Employee provided paper roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Roxiber Anez , John Situ Richard Miranda, Isabella Chiabra, they been working here for more than 60 days
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at the sushi area hand washing sink. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of salmon stored at the sushi area floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach coolers.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed Tongs on oven door. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of ovens soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located in the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler with heavy soiled l
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed miso soup,wonton soup stored for hot holding no covered at expo line.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Brown rice container no labeled **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
30
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over cut carrots in reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager placed container of raw eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
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 all food employees hired more than 60 days, no food employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sinks at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of pickle ginger and soy sauce stored on the floor across from reach in cooler. Manager removed containers from kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in crevices between reach in coolers at front wok station.
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at sushi display cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled near walk in cooler in kitchen. Observed no labels on squeeze bottles containing various sauces, stored at wok station in kitchen. Manager labeled storage containers of salt and sugar. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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
30
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in several containers in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in several containers in the dry storage area. * **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the cook line. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several different sauces on the salad station not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several different sauces on the salad station not labeled **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sesame Asian Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sesame Asian Bistro on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sesame Asian Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sesame Asian Bistro.
How does Sesame Asian Bistro compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sesame Asian Bistro most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sesame Asian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sesame Asian Bistro have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sesame Asian Bistro 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 Sesame Asian Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sesame Asian Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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