Sushi Zey

20808 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Sushi Zey stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Aventura sits at 76, putting Sushi Zey on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed chef touching cucumbers meant for immediate consumption with bare hands. I coached employee; he then washed his hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cut boards stored in hand washing sink behind front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice removed from its original container placed in a plastic container but not labeled.

02D-01-5

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various pans of raw fish and cut vegetables. **Repeat Violation**

14-86-1

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan on cucumbers. Located in reach in cooler.

14-86-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sushi tray blocking hand washing sink behind front counter. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon being stored on top of unwashed cucumbers. Located in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of cooked eel. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a live plant being stored in hand washing sink located behind front counter and frozen krab meat stored in hand washing sink located in prep area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in prep area. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed krab meat thawing at room temperature. Located in prep area hand washing sink. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water being stored on floor behind front counter and case of sodas being stored on floor in prep area. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Zey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Zey on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Zey?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi Zey.

How does Sushi Zey compare to other restaurants in Aventura?

Sushi Zey most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Aventura average of 76.

Has Sushi Zey's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Zey have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi Zey 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 Sushi Zey inspected?

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

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