Shimuja
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Shimuja has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 12, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Shimuja's latest score of 64 falls below the Doral average of 73. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1st, 2024.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe a case of raw shell eggs stored over pork broth. Manager placed on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled at front counter soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of double door reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed two containers of pork broth at walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
64
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
90
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not quaternary test strips at kitchen area for sanitizer bucket. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
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. Observed Gerard working for more than 60 days with no proof of food handler's training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork belly not covered inside reach-in cooler at cook line. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
61
Mar 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
82
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The manager paid for the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in water with a temperature of 79°F. The manager heated up the water to 146°F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler / freezer gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
70
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork belly (53F - Cold Holding). As per the chef the item was only on line for 30 minutes the chef put the item in the reach in freezer for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans blocking the sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand washing sink. The chef brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed three stacks of bowls on a shelf behind the front counter.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on a gas pipe by the hand washing sink. Also observed several tongs on front reach in freezer.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed five containers on the front line not labeled.
02D-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shimuja last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shimuja on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shimuja?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shimuja.
How does Shimuja compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Shimuja most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Shimuja's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shimuja have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shimuja 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 Shimuja inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shimuja is inspected around two times per year on average.
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