Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County

IZAKAYA RESTAURANT

159 ARAGON AVE, Coral Gables, FL 33134

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Apr 30, 2026
City
Coral Gables
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

05-10-4

Detail 24548357

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. At sushi station, employees don't use thermometer to check temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Time Extended

14-25-5

Detail 24548356

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Time Extended

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

12A-09-4

Detail 24531410

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24531412

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter the following items out of temperature: Salmon 50, octopus 50°F, imitation crab 50°F Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24531416

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 50 F, Octopus 50 F, Crab 50 F. previous inspection observed unit located closer to the hand sink. Present inspection observed unit close to the kitchen entrance. Warning

05-10-4

Detail 24531411

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. At sushi station, employees don't use thermometer to check temperature.

14-01-5

Detail 24531414

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 24531408

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

14-05-4

Detail 24531409

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Warning

14-25-5

Detail 24531413

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24531415

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

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-09-4

Detail 24127675

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees manipulating phones and back to work with clean equipments without Han washing.

03A-02-5

Detail 24127676

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at front( sushi station) three item at 46°F, salmon, tuna and imitation crab. According to the employee all items were brought from the walk in cooler in the morning around 10:00 am.

16-33-4

Detail 24127674

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

31A-11-4

Detail 24127680

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at cook line several bottles of water stored in hand sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 24127673

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

31B-03-4

Detail 24127678

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in the back of the restaurant.

16-21-4

Detail 24127677

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-11-5

Detail 24127679

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. According to the manager the unit is not cooling properly. A technician is in his way to the restaurant. Temperatures taking inside are good, items still holding temperature at 41°F.

08B-47-4

Detail 24127682

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag with flour at st

31B-04-4

Detail 24127681

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For hand sink located in the back

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 23524516

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork above lobster tail in reach in cooler next to cook line.

31A-10-4

Detail 23524510

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line( pvc pipe) going from a reservoir on the wall ending at the hand wash. No water stored in the container whatsoever.

31A-11-4

Detail 23524508

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink next to cook line with utensils stored in it.

22-31-4

Detail 23524517

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on rim of ice machine at back of house.

24-05-4

Detail 23524507

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

36-73-4

Detail 23524515

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris under cooking equipment near cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 23524513

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and boxes of veggies on the floor in storage room next to restrooms. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23524509

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand wash sink next to ice machine at back of house.

23-03-4

Detail 23524512

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers throughout establishment.

14-17-4

Detail 23524511

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 23524514

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

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-19-4

Detail 23214999

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees washing hands with cold water and not soap.

27-18-4

Detail 23215006

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.

27-06-4

Detail 23215007

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 23215003

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap at cook line.Cook line.

27-16-4

Detail 23215004

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

21-05-5

Detail 23215002

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Prep area.

12B-02-4

Detail 23215000

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23215005

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at storage are a bag with onions on floor. Employee placed onions bag on shelf. Corrected On-Site

27-10-4

Detail 23215001

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

38-07-4

Detail 22758341

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not shield at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 22758340

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Sushi counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Time Extended

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 22723355

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at kitchen employees changing tasks from clean utensils to soiled items without hand washing. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22723354

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. Observed pot with rice no using time mark. Employee discarded the remaining rice. for See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22723360

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at storage are, right besides the ice machine, hand sink without any plumbing connection for employees hand wash. Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 22723356

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22723353

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22723358

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with onions stored on floor by receiving area in the back. Employee placed bag on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

38-07-4

Detail 22723359

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not shield at storage area. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 22723357

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Sushi counter. Warning

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03F-02-5

Detail 22239771

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. According to the manager the rice is cooked to work with time and discarded after 4 hours. The batch used while conducting the inspection was placed on pot at 1:30. Manager marked time for rice. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 22239767

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.cutting board stored on

14-11-5

Detail 22239768

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler unit at sushi station not working properly. No food of any type stored inside.

08B-38-4

Detail 22239770

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with onions stored on floor .

06-01-5

Detail 22239772

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat an fish being thawed in three compartment sink.

14-17-4

Detail 22239769

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.

Feb 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-10-4

Detail 21791746

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Pipe coming from utensils at front counter at sushi station.

16-21-4

Detail 21791748

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-05-4

Detail 21791749

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

08B-38-4

Detail 21791747

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box with vegetables stored on floor. Walk in cooler.

21-04-4

Detail 21791750

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