Sushin Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Sushin Japanese Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Sushin Japanese Restaurant's latest score of 43 falls below the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of lysol stored on prep table with tempura sauce. Operator removed lysol. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of breadcrumbs, krab sticks, and carrots at sushi bar and in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over unwashed peppers inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for sushi rice without written procedures. Operator filled out form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In dish area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelf inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counter.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
43
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of krab sticks at sushi bar.
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg then continue to handle clean utensils and equipment.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinse hands in sink with no soap.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in back area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control with no written procedures. Provided operator with form via email. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine currently broken, operator spoke with company to order new dish machine. Operator is using three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelf inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in poor repair at sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed one shelf rusted inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
39
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto bismol in walk in cooler; not separated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed bottle of pepto bismol in walk in cooler; not separated. **Time Extended**
41-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of sauces in reach in cooler with no date mark, opened and bottled onsite. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed containers of sauces in reach in cooler with no date mark, opened and bottled onsite. **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed on knife magnet; at callback. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed under steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed under steam table; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed hole in ceiling tile above mop sink; at callback. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal food in walk in cooler not segregated. Observed plate of food and cup on table at front counter. Observed cellphones at front counter on prep top. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door to walk in cooler damaged. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed door to walk in cooler damaged; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed on cook line; at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at front counter. Observed hood system soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled; microwave and chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at front counter. Observed hood system soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled; microwave and chest freezer. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish rack above warewash area; old labels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed on dry dish rack above warewash area; old labels. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.observed spice containers reused for other spices. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed spice containers reused for other spices. **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket; not in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed mop stored in bucket; not in use. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
37
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm. Employee set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm. Employee set up 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm. Employee set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers raw tuna, raw salmon and raw whitefish. No letter of parasite destruction available. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored over pound cake at walk in freezer. Employee rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at front line. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Advised manager to submerge containers in ice. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers raw tuna, raw salmon, raw whitefish and raw masago on the menu. Some raw products not identified and linked to consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls inside walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored cooking pots mot inverted on shelves near walk in cooler. **Warning**
24-05-4
45
Apr 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine marking 0 ppm. Instructed manager to set up manual sanitation at the three compartment sink until the unit is fixed. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish under consumer advisory not identified on the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the preparation area at front counter and preparation area. **Warning**
36-37-5
74
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed the chest freezer at the front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at the front counter.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers at the front counter area gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on the front counter. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets at the front counter torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce on the floor in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
43
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushin Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushin Japanese Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushin Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sushin Japanese Restaurant.
How does Sushin Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sushin Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sushin Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sushin Japanese Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sushin Japanese Restaurant 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 Sushin Japanese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushin Japanese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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