Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

YIHI JAPAN

1675 W 49 ST FC1 1238, Hialeah, FL 33012

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
Dec 23, 2025
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Dec 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24270113

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside hand reach in cooler under grill front counter, raw beef stored over cooked noodles. Operator stored cooked noodles above raw beef. Corrected On-Site

41-28-4

Detail 24270115

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed at Triple Sink sanitizer(Chlorine 200+ppm); Operator diluted sanitizer solution with more water, Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24270116

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler under grill raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding), according to manager placed 90 minutes ago, Operator added ice bags to food containers for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24270117

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles splashed with food residue, dusty. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24270114

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on back preparation area wall soiled. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24270118

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

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-27-5

Detail 23895309

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind prep tables at kitchen wall soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Observed behind prep tables at kitchen wall soiled. Time Extended

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23893549

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter Under grill placed 2 hours ago-raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding) Operator placed ice bags on top of food items to cool dawn. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23893548

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar container cup no handle. Operator discarded cup no handle. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23893546

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in hand sink across from 3 compartment sink, no sign. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23893547

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open can of energy drink inside reach in cooler. Employee discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23893545

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind prep tables at kitchen wall soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23893543

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

21-12-4

Detail 23893544

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cleaning towels on top of prep tables, not in sanitizer solution between uses uses. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 23519920

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23519921

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 23519919

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Time Extended

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-01-5

Detail 23416991

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. Observed for Vitalino Escalante and Santos Sales, no proof of any training available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23416989

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator began cleaning during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23416994

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23416993

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelf under preparation table next to the fryer rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23416988

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23416992

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at HWS across from three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 23416990

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

22-42-4

Detail 23416100

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +200ppm) Operator diluted with water. Final solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23416098

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding) ); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler under the griddle. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator placed ice over the items for cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23416096

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 for Vitalino Escalante and Santos Sales, no proof of any training available. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23416099

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator began cleaning during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23416102

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23416103

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelf under preparation table next to the fryer rusted. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23416093

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of reach in cooler next to ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23416097

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef thawing at room temperature. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23416104

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

29-11-4

Detail 23416094

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at HWS across from three compartment sink. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23416101

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

21-12-4

Detail 23416095

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

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 23006042

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to stored ready to eat vegetables, ginger, cabbage and carrots.

36-22-4

Detail 23006044

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed front of ice machine, water on the floor.

08B-38-4

Detail 23006043

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing salt stored on the floor at kitchen. Employee stored salt bucket six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23006045

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

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-31-5

Detail 22710162

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen chi stored in than you bags inside reach in freezer at kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 22710164

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under grill at front counter raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) According to manager open for about 30 minutes. Employee placed ice bags inside food containers for rapid chill. 20 minutes later, raw chicken (42F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (41F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22710168

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee rem plastic container. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22710166

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty.

08B-38-4

Detail 22710167

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with soy sauce stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored soy sauce bucket six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22710165

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed underwater heater at kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 22710163

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed inside bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22312190

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. Emailed handout to operator. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22312185

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22312188

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing windex at fro counter area, no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22312189

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen area water on the floor. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22312186

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in 3 door reach in cooler rusted shelves. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22312187

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

42-01-4

Detail 22312184

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

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 21905296

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store raw pork and raw chicken, and cabbage in reach in co and reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21905304

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21905297

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.

53B-14-5

Detail 21905300

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-34-5

Detail 21905298

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21905302

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside corn starch and sugar containers, scoops buried inside.

21-04-4

Detail 21905299

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

22-16-4

Detail 21905303

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

21-10-4

Detail 21905301

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 21905295

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at preparation area. Repeat Violation

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

41-10-4

Detail 21339558

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored next to rice and onions in the kitchen area.

31A-11-4

Detail 21339551

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and plastic cup stored inside hand washing sink in front counter area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21339548

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 21339556

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container with sugar. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21339550

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-02-4

Detail 21339554

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee water stored on top of front counter prep table.

36-73-4

Detail 21339557

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen and prep area.

08B-47-4

Detail 21339555

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket with soy sauce on the kitchen floor.

22-16-4

Detail 21339559

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing freezer soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 21339549

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.

42-01-4

Detail 21339552

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

21-12-4

Detail 21339553

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of prep table. Repeat Violation

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 20708966

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measuring cup inside hand sink. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20708965

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20708964

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

Jul 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 20387641

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand sink in front counter area. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 20387642

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back kitchen area.

12B-07-4

Detail 20387639

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

02D-01-5

Detail 20387640

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch in back kitchen area.