HIBACHI HOUSE
929 COLLINS AVENUE UNIT 1B, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Aug 27, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
APR 24
OCT 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2024. Provided phone number and website to renew license as soon as possible.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2024.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection no food manager certificate for Moe Blackwill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2024.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection no food manager certificate for Moe Blackwill.
No person in charge present during hours of operation.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside rice container at walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled. The manager labeled the spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager clean it during the inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of broccoli and onions. The cook removed the bowl.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of to go containers on the floor. The manager put them on a shelf.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mops.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over shrimp in the walk-in cooler.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at Thebes cook line.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored above lemons and raw beef container stored ove carrots at walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (70F - Hot Holding). As per manager, 30 minutes. Manager moved white rice to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
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 manager with cleanup procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe pad plastic container inside hand sanit sink at preparation area. Person in charge removed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at unisex bathroom. Manager provided paper towels.
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. Provided manager with employee reporting agreement responsibilities. Manager had it signed during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense broccoli at reach-in cooler at cook line. Manager removed bowl.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers not stored inverted at ware washing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and speaker above preparation table near ware washing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting broccoli with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Observed box of flour tortillas stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Observed plastic container of soy, soda plastic bottles, and bag of onions stored on floor at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items not stored inverted at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles at cook line not labeled with common name.
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.