AZABU MIAMI BEACH
161 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-536-7700
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written time procedures missing license number.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair at kitchen entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over spring mix inside walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed produce on floor inside walk in cooler.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with chicken not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled by sushi station.
Oct 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 bag of black cod, 1 bag of Chicken wings, 1 bag of chicken breast, 1 bag of pork belly, 3 bags of chicken dumplings mix and all vacuumed sealed for more than 30 days at walk in freezer without an approved HACCP plan.
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. Observed Diunys Bulute certificate expired on 6/24/2024 Carmen Rios certificate expired on 6/24/2024, Lucia L Rodriguez certificate expired on 5/23/2024.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair by kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
Oct 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 bag of black cod, 1 bag of Chicken wings, 1 bag of chicken breast, 1 bag of pork belly, 3 bags of chicken dumplings mix and all vacuumed sealed for more than 30 days at walk in freezer without an approved HACCP plan.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 bag of black cod, 1 bag of Chicken wings, 1 bag of chicken breast, 1 bag of pork belly, 3 bags of chicken dumplings mix and all vacuumed sealed for more than 30 days at walk in freezer without an approved HACCP plan.
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. Observed Diunys Bulute certificate expired on 6/24/2024 Carmen Rios certificate expired on 6/24/2024, Lucia L Rodriguez certificate expired on 5/23/2024.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair by kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed the chest freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over pepper and mixed vegetables at walk-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in freezer gasket soiled at front counter.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink near ware washing area leaking.
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.