North Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

IRON SUSHI

16350 WEST DIXIE HWY, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 High Priority
Dec 1, 2025
City
North Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

14-86-1

Detail 24218054

High Priority - Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for various food containers. Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 24218063

High Priority - Observed establishment open and Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.

08A-04-5

Detail 24218061

High Priority - Observed raw salmon stored over or with various unwashed fruits and vegetables in kitchen reach in cooler.

12A-03-4

Detail 24218062

Intermediate - Observed Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Advised employee that hand washing must be done only in approved handwash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 24218057

Intermediate - Observed various foods prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in reach in cooler.

14-05-4

Detail 24218055

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage area.

14-45-4

Detail 24218059

Basic - Cardboard used to line top of reach in freezer.

14-11-5

Detail 24218060

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 24218056

Basic - Observed Exterior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 24218058

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

14-86-1

Detail 24218072

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various pans of food in reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 24218083

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 24218078

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 24218073

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 24218081

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on prep tables and shelves in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 24218082

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in kitchen area and lining top of reach in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

06-09-1

Detail 24218075

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24218079

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and warewash shelves in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24218080

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce and oil on floor in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 24218076

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Interior of freezer in disrepair and has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

08B-39-4

Detail 24218077

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed avocado not washed prior to preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24218074

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chef cleaned. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

14-86-1

Detail 23870139

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various pans of food in reach in coolers.

08A-05-6

Detail 23870140

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 23870133

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

11-26-1

Detail 23870145

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.

22-31-4

Detail 23870135

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on prep tables and shelves in kitchen area.

53B-05-5

Detail 23870142

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

14-05-4

Detail 23870136

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in kitchen area and lining top of reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23870138

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23870134

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and warewash shelves in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 23870144

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce and oil on floor in kitchen area.

14-36-5

Detail 23870137

Basic - Observed Interior of freezer in disrepair and has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 23870143

Basic - Observed avocado not washed prior to preparation.

29-49-6

Detail 23870141

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chef cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

14-86-1

Detail 23401871

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various pans of food in reach in cooler.

14-05-4

Detail 23401873

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23401875

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

14-11-5

Detail 23401870

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sushi cooker doors cracked.

14-10-4

Detail 23401874

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed shelf in warewash in disrepair.

14-36-5

Detail 23401872

Basic - Interior of freezer in disrepair and has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

14-86-1

Detail 22953843

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various trays of food.

08A-05-6

Detail 22953845

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.

14-05-4

Detail 22953844

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

14-11-5

Detail 22953842

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 22953841

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods stored on floor in kitchen area.

14-36-5

Detail 22953846

Basic - Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

03F-02-5

Detail 22542362

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 sushi rice without time marking. As per chef rice was made today at 10:00am. Chef added time marking. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22542367

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in kitchen hand washing sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 22542361

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area.

14-05-4

Detail 22542366

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located on various shelves throughout kitchen area.

40-06-5

Detail 22542363

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee clothing and bags being stored on shelf above food in dry storage area.

14-11-5

Detail 22542364

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and shelf in ware wash area in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 22542360

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and soy sauce being stored on floor in kitchen area.

14-36-5

Detail 22542359

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

06-01-5

Detail 22542365

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed scallops thawing at room temperature. Located on top of white chest freezer.

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

12A-12-4

Detail 22127589

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw salmon then proceeded to cut vegetables without changing gloves.

14-86-1

Detail 22127594

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a container of cooked chicken. Located in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 22127593

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 22127595

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (49F - Cold Holding); krab meat (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) All were located in table top sushi cooler. As per chef food had only been in cooler for less than an 1 hour. Chef moved all foods to below reach in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 22127598

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22127592

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22127591

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

14-05-4

Detail 22127600

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in in kitchen area.

14-11-5

Detail 22127597

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22127596

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of vegetables being stored on floor in dining room area. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 22127599

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22127590

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in restroom.

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 21731978

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container of corn being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21731980

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area.

14-05-4

Detail 21731977

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

24-07-4

Detail 21731979

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed case of takeout containers being stored on floor in dining room area.

14-11-5

Detail 21731982

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-36-5

Detail 21731981

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

06-01-5

Detail 21731976

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water.

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

14-86-1

Detail 21333567

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining pan of raw salmon. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining pan of raw salmon. Warning Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 21333566

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 21333570

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler had an ambient temperature of 53F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed no food in cooler at time of inspection. Establishment has other reach in coolers. Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 21333569

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Basic - Exterior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Warning Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 21333568

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21333571

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in restroom. Warning Time Extended

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 16

14-86-1

Detail 21211433

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining pan of raw salmon. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21211430

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures greater than 41°F; raw salmon (57F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (50F - Cold Holding); krab meat (53F - Cold Holding) All were located in front container sushi cooler. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21211432

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 sushi rice with no time marking. As per person in charge Restaurant opened at 11am. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21211436

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager Masamitsu Ochi certification expired as of 04/11/22. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21211440

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using water from hand washing sink in kitchen area to wash diced carrots. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21211435

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

05-08-4

Detail 21211434

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

14-74-7

Detail 21211428

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler had an ambient temperature of 53°F. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 21211441

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

14-11-5

Detail 21211427

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning

14-36-5

Detail 21211438

Basic - Exterior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21211439

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of Chile sauce and oil being stored on floor in kitchen area. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21211431

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

31B-04-4

Detail 21211429

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in restroom. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21211442

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw sushi thawing at room temperature on top reach in freezer and 3 compartment sink. Warning

08B-54-4

Detail 21211437

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed rice positioned right next to hand washing sink in kitchen area. No protection for food while employee was washing hands. Warning

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

14-86-1

Detail 20952787

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of shrimp.

08A-04-5

Detail 20952797

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of unwashed vegetables in reach in cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 20952788

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

05-08-4

Detail 20952793

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

14-05-4

Detail 20952791

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

36-34-5

Detail 20952794

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.

06-09-1

Detail 20952798

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

12B-06-4

Detail 20952789

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed pack of cigarettes being stored on prep shelf next to food. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20952795

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of drinks being stored on floor at entrance of kitchen.

14-36-5

Detail 20952792

Basic - Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

06-01-5

Detail 20952790

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna thawing at room temperature. Located on top of white chest freezer.

21-38-4

Detail 20952796

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located under 3 compartment sink.

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 20603434

High Priority - Chef failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food after walking outside.

12A-20-4

Detail 20603430

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.

14-86-1

Detail 20603432

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining cut board while prepping salmon.

50-17-2

Detail 20603426

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/21.

05-08-4

Detail 20603433

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20603427

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

14-45-4

Detail 20603425

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card lining shelves in ware wash area.

14-11-4

Detail 20603429

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door on sushi reach in cooler missing and reach in cooler gaskets torn.

36-73-4

Detail 20603428

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease. Located under kitchen equipment.

08B-47-4

Detail 20603435

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case of raw salmon being stored on floor behind front counter and various cases of sodas being stored in floor in dining room.

23-03-4

Detail 20603424

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with accumulation of grease.

36-27-5

Detail 20603431

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under 3 compartment sink soiled Ip with accumulated black debris.