Uma

16395 Biscayne Blvd Ste 101, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

Indian

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Uma has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Uma's 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Observed raw corvina stored over various ready-to-eat sauces in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area due to battery dead.

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Observed clam shells purchased from a supplier stored in pan in dishwasher. Advised manager that shells may not be used more than once as serving containers. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**

25-34-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 20 violations

High Priority - Observed raw chicken stored overcooked rice in reach in cooler under flat grill. **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Observed sushi rice cold held at 53°F. Sushi rice had no time marking. Per chef sushi rice had only been out for about 2 hours prior to start of inspection and is held at room temperature. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to utensils being stored inside. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

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

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for some 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 - Observed No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control for sushi rice. Per chef sushi rice is held at room temperature. Explained time as of public health control to operator and provided form to be filled out. **Warning**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Observed employee using handwash sink to rinse wiping cloth in kitchen area and handwash sink in bar area used as dump sink. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Observed establishment offering various raw fish items. However menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**

02B-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Observed various cases of foods stored on floor in walk in cooler/ freezer. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Observed various raw fish thawing at room temperature on food cart next to back door. **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

16-46-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked white rice. **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**

24-05-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized pots stored on floor in kitchen area. **Warning**

24-07-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**

06-09-1

Basic - Employee drinks stored clean equipment and utensils. **Warning**

40-06-5

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

14-11-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of prep table and reach in cooler. **Warning**

10-17-4

Jan 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Advised manager and he ordered. Signs are scheduled to be shipped to restaurant on Sunday 1/5/25. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uma on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uma?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uma.

How does Uma compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

Uma most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has Uma's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Uma have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Uma means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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