Sim Sushi Tapas

5894 Sunset Dr, South Miami, FL 33143

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sim Sushi Tapas five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Sim Sushi Tapas' latest score of 86 sits above the South Miami average of 63. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 25, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed on cook line at kitchen entrance and in hall towards warewash area.

36-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed downstairs walk in cooler door in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.

23-03-4

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over container of ginger in reach in cooler in back area next to walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth

53B-10-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen area

14-09-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed interior of second floor walk in cooler in disrepair and step at first floor walk in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at bar area. Operator properly placed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

10-14-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in standing water next to cook line. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area

29-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at sushi area.

21-38-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 17 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used to dump ice

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator does not have the quaternary sanitizing test kit

16-37-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the bar area hand wash sink inaccessible. It has a tray in it.

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the rice container a plastic bowl without handle used as scoop

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas Observed at the dishwashing area **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Ice buildup inwalk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water Water temperature 86F

10-07-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

24-18-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sim Sushi Tapas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sim Sushi Tapas on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sim Sushi Tapas?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sim Sushi Tapas.

How does Sim Sushi Tapas compare to other restaurants in South Miami?

Sim Sushi Tapas most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the South Miami average of 63.

Has Sim Sushi Tapas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sim Sushi Tapas have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sim Sushi Tapas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sim Sushi Tapas inspected?

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

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