ALMA
12661-12659 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33156 · 786.303.0256
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. The form was provided and printed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 salmon and 3 snapper filets thawed in ROP.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare and crudo on menu with no indication it is raw. Operator marked menus during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
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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. Observed 3 salmon and 3 snapper filets thawed in ROP.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at cooler across cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish rack above dish machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers and freezers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish rack.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents with dust accumulation throughout restaurant.
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 reach in across cook line not working; operator uses for dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above dish machine.
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in across cook line: yucca bites (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator placed in opposite cooler for rapid chill.
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 no employee training on site.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish rack.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents with dust accumulation throughout restaurant.
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 reach in across cook line not working; operator uses for dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of corn nuts on floor next to warewash.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above dish machine.
May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above three compartment sink on dish rack.
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. 03-04-25; all expired.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishmachine soiled; kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in multiple freezers throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in warewash area.
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at front counter: Sweet potato crisp (76F - Cold Holding). As per operator, potato is used as garnish and has been there since day before inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sushi counter: shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator, shrimp was there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Operator placed in walk in cooler for rapid chill. Sweet potato crisp (76F - Cold Holding). As per operator, crisps were made night before and are used as garnish; inspector provided TPHC form.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: sushi rice (60F - Hot Holding). As per operator, sushi rice is normally held on time; can't provide TPHC form. Rice was cooked less than 4 hours prior to inspection; operator placed in walk in cooler for rapid chill. Inspector provided TPHC form.
(null) Observed raw rolls not marked; observed California roll with masago not marked.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator with no proof of plan written; inspector provided via email.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above three compartment sink on dish rack.
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. 03-04-25; all expired.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishmachine soiled; kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in multiple freezers throughout kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior soiled; wait station area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in warewash area.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef in the same container with cooked short ribs at walk in cooler. Operator separated the products.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over pasta at reach in freezer. Operator relocated products.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and raw shrimp stored over vegetables, pasta and cooked belly at drawers reach in cooler. And raw beef stored over ponzu sauce at walk in cooler. Operator relocated all the products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over calamari at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (100 F - Hot Holding) at rice cooker. As per operator from the day before. Operator discarded the product.
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 not time marked at sushi station. As per manager was just preparing. Operator time marked the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (100 F - Hot Holding) at rice cooker. As per operator from the day before. Operator discarded the product.
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. The form was provided and printed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to dishwasher machine. Operator provided the paper.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw fish at reach in cooler sushi station not date marked. As per manager was prepared yesterday 24 hours ago. Operator
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor kitchen area next to exit door. Operator moved the oil container to a shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef not covered at walk in cooler. Operator covered the product.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked rice and cooked pork at drawer reach in cooler. Operator rearranged products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw duck stored over raw beef. Operator rearranged products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue at hand wash sink at sushi station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels at sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees hired 5 months ago without employee training.
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. Observed 2 employees hired 5 months ago with no health reporting agreement.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for sushi rice. Provided form to operator.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wet towel touching the sushi rice.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 3 employees wearing bracelets and watches.
Food stored on floor. Observed vinegar and oil container stored on floor. Operator rearranged products.
Ice buildup in wide chest reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at sushi board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at front counter soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area.
Stored food not covered. Observed dessert not covered at reach in cooler at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
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.