HIRO'S JAPANESE RESTAURANT
3007 NE 163 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33160 · (305)948-3687
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Discussed and email form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Stand up reach in cooler in the dry storage area: employees probiotics, magnesium inside, and aloe Vera stored on and above shelves with cucumbers.Discussed the proper procedures with the operator.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Stand up reach in cooler in the dry storage area: Kimchi sauce stored inside a Home Depot bucket.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler in the dry storage area: raw beef stored above kimchi sauce.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Most cutting boards inside the kitchen.
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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. NRFSP: Kersaint D., Rodney D., Maki R., Risal F., Jorge H., Frank S., Fanes J., all expired 01/17/26
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen, area with the tools nearby the employee restroom, and the dry storage area. Observed employees cleaning during the inspection.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Back storage area: sticky traps hanging above soy sauce and vinegar seasoning, Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: cans of chili paste stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Covers for the walk in cooler soiled and the large fan cover by the cook line soiled. Observed employees cleaning during the inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen. Observed employees cleaning during the inspection.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for pan of shrimp tempura and various containers of cut vegetables.
Accumulation of black buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler/ freezer gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed Non-food grade paper used as liner for container of raw tuna and cut vegetables. Chef removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker. Manager discarded.
Observed Cloth used as a liner for sushi rice.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth lining a pan of sushi rice. Chef removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker. Manager discarded.
Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon and raw tuna thawing at room temperature. Chef moved to reach in cooler.
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining tray of shrimp tempura.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Chef rearranged.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl stored in hand washing sink. Located in sushi bar. Chef removed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker and stove. Chef discarded.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher soiled.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various foods in sushi station.
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. Discussed and email form to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup and utensils being stored in sushi hand washing sink.
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. Discussed and email form to operator.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of ginger being stored on floor in sushi area. Manager moved to shelf.
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl being stored in sushi bar hand washing sink. Chef removed.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
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.