Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County

IRON SUSHI

70 ARAGON AVE, Coral Gables, FL 33134

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
May 15, 2026
City
Coral Gables
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 24579600

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: New person in charge, Rey Gabriel. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 24579601

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Luis Raymundo/ Marcos Montenegro - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Due to new employees on location Rey Gabriel/ Marcos Montenegro. Time Extended

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03F-02-5

Detail 24331266

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fresh rice cooked two hours previous the restaurant opened. Employee marked time while conducting the inspection. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

53A-01-7

Detail 24331265

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53B-01-5

Detail 24331267

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. Luis Raymundo/ Marcos Montenegro

10-07-4

Detail 24331264

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

23-03-4

Detail 24331263

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink located at sushi station soiled( exterior aorund faucet)

42-01-4

Detail 24331269

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 24331268

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-08-4

Detail 24187818

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24187817

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time Extended

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 24026932

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changing task from clean to soiled items but not hand wash.

22-11-5

Detail 24026934

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed pot for rice, not cleaned and sanitized every four hours.

22-12-5

Detail 24026943

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

53A-01-7

Detail 24026938

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Raymundo Gabriel.

53B-01-5

Detail 24026944

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. Marcos Montenegro working in the kitchen.

02D-02-4

Detail 24026942

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several seafood packaged without proper labels.

05-10-4

Detail 24026941

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

12B-02-4

Detail 24026936

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking on prep area.

13-03-4

Detail 24026940

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-08-4

Detail 24026939

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen.

36-12-4

Detail 24026933

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Around equipments in the kitchen.

06-06-5

Detail 24026931

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.observed for fish. Operator placed fish inside unit. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24026937

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.

36-27-5

Detail 24026935

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen.

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 23770779

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. In charge Matsushita Masagiro. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed new management on premises. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23770780

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: new employees. Time Extended

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03F-02-5

Detail 23471665

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator discarded rice and prepared a new batch with time placed on wall. Corrective Action Taken

53A-01-7

Detail 23471662

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. In charge Matsushita Masagiro.

53B-01-5

Detail 23471664

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.

23-24-4

Detail 23471663

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fryer soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 23471660

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 23471666

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 23471661

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

23-24-4

Detail 23115029

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fryer soiled with grease.

14-10-4

Detail 23115031

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.

21-04-4

Detail 23115032

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

35B-02-4

Detail 23115028

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over prep area at kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23115030

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handler at hand sink soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 23115034

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.

42-01-4

Detail 23115033

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jun 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-27-5

Detail 22906875

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 22906874

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: Mop on the wall. Time Extended

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-01-5

Detail 22729905

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. Raymundo Gabriel in charge of the kitchen.

13-03-4

Detail 22729904

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-08-5

Detail 22729903

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed the scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22729901

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

36-27-5

Detail 22729906

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 22729902

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 22413539

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Time Extended

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03F-02-5

Detail 22238124

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. White rice for sushi. According to operator the rice was cooked less than two hours before opening.

11-27-4

Detail 22238126

Intermediate - 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 to operator. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22238125

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.

23-24-4

Detail 22238122

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Paper dispenser soiled at sushi station.

13-03-4

Detail 22238127

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at sushi bar.

36-17-5

Detail 22238120

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.

35B-02-4

Detail 22238123

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over prep table at kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 22238121

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 21807604

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers stored inside the hand sink

31B-02-4

Detail 21807601

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi area front counter.

31B-03-4

Detail 21807600

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Restroom Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21807602

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Prep area kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21807599

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at prep area ( kitchen) a case with plastic bottles on floor.

42-01-4

Detail 21807603

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 21374250

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers stored inside the sink.

53A-02-7

Detail 21374246

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

53A-01-7

Detail 21374244

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53B-01-5

Detail 21374248

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.

13-03-4

Detail 21374245

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

33-34-4

Detail 21374247

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.

33-31-5

Detail 21374249

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.

21-12-4

Detail 21374243

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 20851541

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20851540

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sinks.

23-24-4

Detail 20851542

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles soiled.

Nov 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20644000

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna 47°F, crab 47°, salmon 47°F. Items place in freezer to cool down temperature. According to the manager they opened at 1:00 that is when they turn on the reach in cooler at front counter for sushi preparation. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-08: fish 40°F, chicken 38°F Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20643998

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-08: due to the COVID season the manager is still trying-to make the appointment to renew the training for employees. Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 20643999

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-08: Time Extended

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20470703

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna 47°F, crab 47°, salmon 47°F. Items place in freezer to cool down temperature. According to the manager they opened at 1:00 that is when they turn on the reach in cooler at front counter for sushi preparation. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20470709

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. For storing containers. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20470705

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

05-08-4

Detail 20470701

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20470707

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.

05-10-4

Detail 20470704

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

23-24-4

Detail 20470702

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles for reach in cooler soiled.

36-12-4

Detail 20470708

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 20470706

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front counter.