IRON SUSHI
6940 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 7868973901
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023023743 | Jan 24, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb at mop sink missing backflow preventer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic soda and water bottles stored on floor near booth at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license not displayed. Operator posted license at the time of the inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic bottles water and soda on cook near entrance of establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezers.
May 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles and soda bottles at front counter on the floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter at cook line.
Apr 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks near restroom not secured.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles and soda bottles at front counter on the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 74 F at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter at cook line.
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks near restroom not secured.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles and soda bottles at front counter on the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 74 F at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter at cook line.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic soda bottles stored on floor at front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 75 F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed gaskets at chest freezer soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizer bucket.
Jun 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. As per employees, the sushi rice was under time control at 11:00 pm and it is discarded at 3 pm. Employee time marked the rice.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing his hands inside 3 compartment sink.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer expired since 9/23.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed all employee trainings were wiped out and wrote with new training date. Owner was advised to get new training certificates for all the employees.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam container used to scoop the seasoning used for the miso soup
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation without wearing hair restraints.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some food residue on reach in cooler gaskets.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons and forks stored in a way that the food contact surface could be touched.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Poster was provided to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee not sanitizing. Explained to employee the correct way to washed, rinsed and sanitized.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cool gaskets soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation. Chef put inside the sanitizer bucket.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 990 E 25 ST, Hialeah — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit of any kind available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at dumpster.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed in employee bathroom.
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.