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JAPANESE RESTAURANT SHIMA

16873 NW 67 AVE, Hialeah FL 33015 · (305)821-2310

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2318580
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); inside 4 door reach in cooler, for more than 4 hours as per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2021023601May 19, 2021Jun 30, 2021$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution 0 ppm. Instructed operator to set up the three compartment sink, while fixing the dishwasher machine.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. On hand sink wall by the three compartment sink.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic/36-24-5
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine 0 ppm. Operator prime recheck 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic/14-01-5
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic/36-24-5
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); inside 4 door reach in cooler, for more than 4 hours as per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (50F - Cold Holding) inside 4 door reach in cooler, for more than 4 hours as per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand sink broken next to 3 compartment sink, also observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 55°F.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of reach in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5
Toilet leaking. Observed Leak under three compartment sink.
Basic/29-02-4

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.