HIRO'S SUSHI EXPRESS
1518 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami FL 33139 · 305.531.6068
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of 83°F. The manager poured out the water.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Observed the test kit is for quaternary and the establishment uses chlorine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the triple sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in water with a temperature of 79°F. The cook pouted out the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by the kitchen entrance.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen and front line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in the mop bucket.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food handler rinsing out a plastic pitcher in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a yellow liquid. The manager labeled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the triple sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some broken floor tiles and low grout lines at the cook line and by the triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler shelves and fan guard soiled. Observed the walk in freezer door and gasket soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager hung up the mops.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection 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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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook touch is ear and then continue to prepare food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 a vacuum pack of tuna with an internal temperature of 42°F. in the walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board soiled.
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 a vacuum pack of tuna with an internal temperature of 42°F. in the walk-in cooler.
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed a cup with tea on top of the cutting board at the cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of soy sauce on the kitchen floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the handwashing sink soiled at the kitchen entrance. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand washing sink at the kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under the triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the cook line.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two serving trays in the sink at the front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The owner removed it.
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 8 packages of tuna with an internal temperature of 33°F. still in the vacuum in the walk-in cooler. The owner had the bags cut opened.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed around the cooking equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed two large plastic containers of soy sauce on the floor at the kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in freezer gasket soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwashing sink. Observed by the kitchen entrance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The owner inverted the mop.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (126F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. As per the manager the soup was cooked approximately two hours ago, she turned up the heat on the holding container.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a box with plastic wrap in the sink. The manager moved it.
Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food.
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 6 packages of tuna still in the vacuum in standing water with an internal temperature of 30°F. The chef removed the vacuum and placed in the walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. The sushi chef put the towel in the sanitizer bucket.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of 83°F. The manager poured out the water.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed a case of shell eggs in the dry storage room. As per the manager it was delivered approximately an hour ago. She had it moved to the reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand washing sink in the kitchen filled with shopping bags. The manager removed the items.
Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Observed at the sushi station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler door handles cracked.
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with cooking oil on the floor in the dry storage area. Observed cases of different products on the walk-in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets and door frames soiled.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. The manager put the towels in the sanitizer bucket.
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.