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1-800-LUCKY

137-143 NW 23 ST, Miami FL 33127 · 305-768-9826

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats203
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335718
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach located in mini prep area crawling on shelves near front counter. Observed four live roaches in between the wall and food prep table at the Arigato food prep area. Observed two live roaches in back kitchen prep area on the wall. Observed one live roach crawling on floor in main kitchen prep area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2025057501Aug 1, 2025Aug 26, 2025$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees at YIP stand and Gold Marqueess placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
High priority/12A-07-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chest freezer blocking handsink located on between SOI THAI and YIP.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsinks located at establishment.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at SOI THAI stand.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle stored inside yellow rice at walk in cooler.
Basic/14-01-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at eat of the stands at establishment.
Basic/14-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed No thermometer inside reach in coolers throughout establishment.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handsink located next to dish machine. Observed no handwashing at handsink located between Soi Thai stand and YIP stand.
Basic/31B-04-4
Observed walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed at dishwashing area.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at SOI THAI and at YIP stand.
Basic/21-12-4
The state's own report →
Aug 2, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine located at the bar area with inside ice lid in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 2, 2025 · Observed ice machine located at the bar area with inside ice lid in disrepair. Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with a gap.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 2, 2025 · Observed back exit door with a gap. Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles at the bar area cracked and in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 2, 2025 · Observed tiles at the bar area cracked and in disrepair. Time Extended
Aug 1, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above raw beef inside walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach located in mini prep area crawling on shelves near front counter. Observed four live roaches in between the wall and food prep table at the Arigato food prep area. Observed two live roaches in back kitchen prep area on the wall. Observed one live roach crawling on floor in main kitchen prep area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at the bar area.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor near dry storage shelves in front of the bbq cook line.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine located at the bar area with inside ice lid in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with a gap.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at the bar area.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles at the bar area cracked and in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler at the sushi bar.
Basic/10-17-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed two wet wiping clothes under green cutting board in bar prep area.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed straws at the bar area not covered or protected.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in back prep area near back exit door soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in "Gold Marquis". Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at "Gold Marquis". Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed can of cooking oil on floor near cook line at "Gold Marquis". Operator removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under neath white cutting board at "Arigato Baby". Operator removed.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip container at cook line for "Arigato Baby".
Basic/14-73-4
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside rice bin used as a scoop in the back prep station. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Operator wiped down immediately.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler in back prep area with rust accumulation on shelves.
Basic/14-17-4
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash sink at "Gold Marquees" Operator removed immediately.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at "Jeepney" Operator discarded towel.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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 form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station near three compartment sink. Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to cover dumplings near cook line / steam table.
Basic/21-05-5
Food stored on floor. Observed two buckets of soy sauce on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor immediately.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under white cutting board at prep area. Operator removed cloth immediately.
Basic/21-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths throughout establishment not stored inside quaternary sanitizing solution.
Basic/21-12-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.