KATANA REST
920 71 ST, Miami Beach FL 33141
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Observed cooked shrimp (45 F - Cold Holding). As per manager, shrimp was thawed in ambient temperature and then moved into reach in cooler. Manager was coached on proper thawing procedures. Cooked shrimp was moved to reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ventilation system and lights in dining area soiled with accumulation of dust debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mixing bowls on shelf in kitchen not inverted. Operator inverted mixing bowls.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside kitchen.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed krab meat and shrimp thawing in ambient temperature. Operator placed items in reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near cook line soiled with old food debris and grease.
Dec 3, 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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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mixing bowls stored on shelf in kitchen not inverted. Manager inverted mixing bowls.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with on hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jugs of oil stored on floor near restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Jun 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed displayed sushi not properly protected from contamination in dining room. Observed sushi prep area in center of dining room with a water stream river going around dining tables with individual sushi plates on small boats that go around the stream for guests to reach and grab sushi that they would like to get.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jugs of oil stored on floor near restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near sushi boat display.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor not easily cleanable in kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls all around kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease buildup.
Aug 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed mixing bowl stored on hand wash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed missing bowl.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at corner of dining area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mixing bowls not inverted at shelf near exterior door.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor not easily cleanable in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil on ground at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease buildup.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls all around kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease buildup.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing the cutting board without sanitizing it. Person in charge coached the employee and then, sanitized the cutting board.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on kitchen floor area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Most of the kitchen floor.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container either rice on the floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles by the exit door.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags used to store vegetables inside of reach in cooler. Food items were moved to plastic container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Observed cooked shrimp (45 F - Cold Holding). As per manager, shrimp was thawed in ambient temperature and then moved into reach in cooler. Manager was coached on proper thawing procedures. Cooked shrimp was moved to reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed mixing bowls wet nesting at shelf near exterior door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under sushi boat area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors not smooth, not easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor in storage room in front of men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and hood ceiling soiled with grease.
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.