MIYAKO JAP REST

Name: MIYAKO JAP REST
Address: 5844 SW 73 ST, SOUTH MIAMI, FL, 33143, US
Rating: 78.5

5844 SW 73 ST, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

License #2328478

78.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MIYAKO JAP REST in SOUTH MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 3, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 83 total violations — 6 critical, 8 major, 69 minor.

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The latest inspection on December 3, 2025 shows 13 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 12 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish and dry food shelves.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed spy containers reused for other food items.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to prep table in kitchen area at sushi bar entrance.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door exit.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior soiled multiple coolers.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple chest freezers.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed inside of walk in cooler; broken door handle. Observed multiple coolers used as dry storage.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cooler handles soiled.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed next to cook line.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers on floor outside of office.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers. Observed soiled exterior of multiple equipment; coolers, stove and water heater.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in cooler at front sushi counter; 6 tilapia filets completely thawed in ROP.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish and dry food shelves.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cooler handles soiled.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 12 live flies on wooden sushi boats; at front sushi kitchen counter. Observed 1 live fly in mens restroom on wall.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to prep table in kitchen area at sushi bar entrance.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of spy on floor in storage hallway.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed inside of walk in cooler; broken door handle. Observed multiple coolers used as dry storage.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed sushi roll being made with bare hands at front counter. Inspector stepped in and employee tossed roll.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door exit.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed spy containers reused for other food items.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior soiled multiple coolers.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior soiled across cook line.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in cooler at front sushi counter; 6 tilapia filets completely thawed in ROP. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed sushi roll being made with bare hands at front counter. Inspector stepped in and employee tossed roll.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple chest freezers.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers on floor outside of office.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed next to cook line.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container outside of walk in.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers. Observed soiled exterior of multiple equipment; coolers, stove and water heater.

Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers in establishment.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes go.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door gap on side.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy on floor in hallway.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for dressings.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed in walk in freezer broken shelf.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in and all reach in freezers.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed in back of establishment.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outlets and plugs soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers and in walk in cooler.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken tile on wall next to stove.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen; heavily soiled behind cook line equipment.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths on equipment and prep tables; not stored in solution.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at sushi counter cucumbers in bucket. Observed whisk in hand sink next to ice machine.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on prep table across cook line; cup, phone and tablet.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door gap on side.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy on floor in hallway.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed in back of establishment.
[53B-01-5] 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 person in charge unable to find the certificates for employees.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed in walk in freezer broken shelf.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen; heavily soiled behind cook line equipment.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on floor in hallway.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in and all reach in freezers.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outlets and plugs soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed on cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both hand sinks in kitchen.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers and in walk in cooler.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers in establishment.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven and microwave door handles soiled.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for dressings.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken tile on wall next to stove.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes go.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not provided.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to ice machine.

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