Tanuki

1080 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tanuki has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Miami Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 10, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef at walk-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at smaller cookline.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container with utensils inside at hand washing sink near warewashing area. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at bar area near entrance to bar.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing near walk-in cooler.

31B-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of frozen beef on floor at walk-in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler at smaller cookline.

05-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not label with common food name at smaller cookline.

02D-01-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vent soiled at warewashing area.

36-34-5

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the sink full of dishes in the ware washing area. The chef removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area.

31B-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at the front counter area in a container of vegetables. The chef removed it.

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the sushi station.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in several different areas. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

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

23-03-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the preparation area and ware washing area.

36-22-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tanuki last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tanuki on file is from Jan 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tanuki?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tanuki.

How does Tanuki compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Tanuki most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Tanuki's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tanuki have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tanuki 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 Tanuki inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tanuki is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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