SHINJU JAPANESE BUFFET
8800 SW 72 ST, MIAMI, FL 33173
License #2326822
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →SHINJU JAPANESE BUFFET in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 17, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 51 total violations — 13 critical, 3 major, 35 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on November 17, 2025 shows 25 observation rows: 5 critical, 2 major, and 18 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at sushi bar.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
- [22-16-4] Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across from cook line.
- [32-07-5] Bathroom facility not clean. Observed toilet in mens bathroom soiled.
- [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of claritin stored on shelf above reach in cooler across from cook line.
- [35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Above prep table across from walk in cooler.
- [12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands inside triple sink.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses stored on shelf above reach in cooler across from cook line.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw shrimp inside walk in cooler.
- [12A-18-4] Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on soiled towel after washing hands in triple sink.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at triple sink.
- [42-02-4] Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink outside blocked by garbage can and other items.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near soda machine at wait station.
- [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. Provided operator with handout via email
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- [08A-17-6] 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. Observed raw chicken removed from original package stored over raw beef inside walk in freezer.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream stored on floor inside second walk in freezer
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At wait station.
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At hibachi station.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in hibachi station.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen areas.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces inside walk in cooler.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At screen door.
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