Uchiko Miami

1759 Purdy Ave Unit 102, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

High Risk

Uchiko Miami appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.

Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed hamachi in the vacuum with no labeling. **Warning**

03G-05-5

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed hamachi still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 35°F. The chef removed the fish from the bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03G-04-5

High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed hamachi in the vacuum bag with nothing written on the bag. **Warning**

03G-48-2

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a pump bottle with a white creamy liquid at the hand washing sink not labeled. A chef labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed one tag not dated. **Warning**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bag of towels in the hand washing sink at the warehouse washing area. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the one at the kitchen entrance full of ice. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Observed the record keeping forms stopped in November of 2025. Operator could not pull it up on his computer. **Warning**

03G-49-2

Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed several vegetables vacuum sealed with no labeling. **Warning**

03G-06-5

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. **Warning**

29-20-5

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. **Warning**

25-27-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a tong on the oven rack. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**

24-08-4

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of corn starch. The chef hung up the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Jan 9, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

05-08-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed three holes in the wall at the bar.

36-24-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uchiko Miami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uchiko Miami on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Uchiko Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Uchiko Miami most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Uchiko Miami's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Uchiko Miami have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Uchiko Miami 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.

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