MAKOTO
9700 COLLINS AVENUE STE 378, Bal Harbour FL 33154 · 267-238-3645
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawing while still in original packaging. Chef removed tuna from packaging.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at pastry station and cook line soiled.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on shelf near 3 compartment sink.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken on speed rack inside of walk in cooler. Chef placed items in correct storage order.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 9 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing label and no longer frozen, not removed from original packaging.
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 9 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing label and no longer frozen, not removed from original packaging.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of pasta stored on floor inside of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in meat walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean container on shelf near 3 compartment sink. Operator removed label.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop no handle stored in tempura container. Employee removed scoop.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in salad stating with no hair restraint. Employees provided hair restraint.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packs of fish cakes thawing in ambient temperature at salad station. Employee placed items in reach in cooler.
Dec 2, 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
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handle stored in edamame container at cook line. Chef removed bowls.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in produce walk in cooler soiled.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at sushi bar used to discard ice. Observed pot stored inside hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dish machine area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor inside of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting gloves on instead of washing his hands. All employees went to the hand sink and wash hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over produce inside of walk in number 1. Chef asked the employee to invert the products at the shelves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with a drainer stored inside of it at front bar. Observed soiled mixing bowls stored in hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed items from hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at entrance of sushi bar and at front bar. Employee replaced soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop inside of potato starch container. Employee removed container.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid used to cover tuna inside super freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw meat and chicken patties stored on floor inside of walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at front bar. Employee removed scoop from ice.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed mandellin stored next to hand wash sink at sushi bar in danger of splash.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in solution on prep table at cook line. Chef removed towel.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of pepper and salt not labeled at prep area in kitchen. Employee labeled them.
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.