JAPON
2001 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the small dishwasher machine used for glasses.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket on the floor and not inverted. The chef inverted it and placed it on the counter top.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler gasket torn by the dish machine.
Feb 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed a cook wash his hands for approximately 5 seconds.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the small dishwasher machine used for glasses.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over vegetables at the front counter. The chef removed the fish and put it another cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the back bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the back bar.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a spray bottle with a yellow liquid not labeled. The cook labeled it sanitizer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The cook removed it.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket on the floor and not inverted. The chef inverted it and placed it on the counter top.
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 tuna filets with an internal temperature of (32F - Cold Holding) still in the vacuum sealed bag. The chef had them removed the vacuum sealed bags.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a water bottle on a cup of tea table where food preparation was taking place. The chef discarded it.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler gasket torn by the dish machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour. The cook inverted it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the back bar.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the coffee station. The chef labeled the spray bottle.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked rice in the drawer style cooler at the cook line. The chef put the rice in the top drawer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the drink station, bar and sushi bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. The chef labeled the bottles.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic strainer in the hand washing sink at the service bar. The chef removed it.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Firm provided via email.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to the hood system.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the ware washing area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots stacked over the triple sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed throughout the kitchen kitchen entrance and service bar.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed FL096428; FL096429; FL096430; FL131411 all expired on 03/01/2019.
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.