Yume

18515 S Dixie Hwy, Cutler Bay, FL 33157
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Yume has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 31, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average is 70, putting Yume squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves next to walk in cooler rust. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-31: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves next to walk in cooler rust. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-31: Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-31: Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-31: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-31: Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable.**Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-31: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
70
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was talking on the phone and she failed to wash hands before putting on gloves.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca (102 F - Hot Holding)at the front counter. As per employee less than 1 hour.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor at the dry storage at the back of the kitchen area.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on Oct 2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves next to walk in cooler rust.
22-31-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, pork, boiled eggs held more than 24 hours inside the walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on preparation table at the front line.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of the soap dispenser at the kitchen area. Employee cleaned it. Also observed another dead roach under the shelf by the walk in cooler.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on preparation table at the front line.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several foods stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between preparation table and reach in cooler at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 70°F next to the rice. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at the front line.
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of containers stored on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed some foods not covered inside the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket.
42-01-4
17
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1st, 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bin on handwashing sink at warewashing area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelves at walk in cooler.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine missing service date.
29-28-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 85F at cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed Current license displayed is from October 1st, 2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line with deep grooves at not easily cleaned.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hap at screen door at kitchen exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of dressing stored on the floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between prep table and reach in cooler at cook line.
10-17-4
37
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed six broken raw shell eggs at reach in cooler at cook line. Employee discard eggs.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose at mop sink missing backflow preventer on splitter.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted and pitted.
22-31-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit screen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of pig skins stored on the floor of walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in chest freezer with ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris .
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on work still at cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor at the walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
36-10-4
45
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed five raw shell eggs cracked. Operator discarded product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test kit instead of chlorine test kit. Coached operator on proper kit. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Leslie employed more than sixty days no proof of food handlers certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. jinfeng zeng employed less than sixty days unaware of her reporting responsibilities. Employee signed employee health agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at screen door located at rear of kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed two fly traps hanging over food preparation area with an accumulation of dead flys. Operator removed and discard traps. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at chest freezer at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of fry oil on the floor of the kitchen area. Operator removed and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
47
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer observed raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw shrimp.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a gallon of Bleach stored in the hand wash sink located at the cook line.
31A-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler and walk in freezer observe buckets with raw onions, soy sauce stored directly on the floor.
08B-47-4
74
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed Raw chicken stored over soy sauce.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in front of the noodle cooker observed boiled eggs (52F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee placed the food inside the reach in cooler for a rapid cool. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Sent the big 6 poster to manager.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. HWS located in the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the rice cooker, observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing Water at 109F.
10-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler observed a bucket with raw onions stored on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In the reach in freezer located by the fryers.
14-05-4
47
May 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yume last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yume on file is from Jan 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yume?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yume.

How does Yume compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?

Yume most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cutler Bay average of 70.

Has Yume's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Yume have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Yume inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yume is inspected around three times per year on average.