The Bonzai

18900 Sw 114 Ave, Miami, FL 33157

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Bonzai four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The Bonzai's latest score of 86 sits above the Miami average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products **Time Extended**

05-08-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed current decal not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed current decal not displayed. **Time Extended**

50-03-4

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of fogger stored underneath 3 compartment sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-05-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 68°F after water running for at least 5 minutes. **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 68°F after water running for at least 5 minutes. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**

05-09-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**

14-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

14-33-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed current decal not displayed. **Warning**

50-03-4

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Apr 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bonzai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bonzai on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Bonzai compare to other restaurants in Miami?

The Bonzai most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has The Bonzai's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Bonzai have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bonzai 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 The Bonzai inspected?

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

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