HAKKASAN
4441 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305-538-2000
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans at 59 F left outside for approximately 1 hr. Employee placed the black beans inside the walk in cooler to lower the temperature.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pick a plastic container from the floor and put in the trash containers, then, continued working with clean utensils without washing hands. Employee was coached and employee washed his hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans at 59 F left outside for approximately 1 hr. Employee placed the black beans inside the walk in cooler to lower the temperature.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed painting brush used for oil. Chef discarded it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage by clean utensils in the kitchen. Employee moved it immediately.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on counter. Employee was coached about using sanitizing wipes.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic drainer inside the hand sink. Employee moved it immediately.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the ware washing station. The station was restocked,
Faucet/handle missing or in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet in disrepair at one of the hand sink inside prep station.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed accumulation of unused broken equipments present.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above vegetables inside walk in freezer. Chef inverted the products.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Chef unable to answer the question about thermometer calibration. Calibration was explained.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener holder rusted. Employee started cleaning the surface.
Sep 25, 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water cup next to clean plates above prep table. Chef moved it immediately.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water. Water temperature 98 F. Chef discarded the water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board. Person in charge moved it out.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front serving station line missing paper towel. Employee restocked the station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up inside reach in freezer pastry area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice at the bar station. Manager corrected it.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection 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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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots and pans with food contact surface up. Chef inverted all of them
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage stored together with the food that will be sold to the public. Employee moved the bottle of water.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some water inside not inverted clean pots and pans.
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.