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MIYAKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

7902 NW 36 ST # 12, Miami FL 33166 · 305.593.9910

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats95
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2326700
Grade history
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled at kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
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Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without wanting hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
High priority/12A-07-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes at reach in cooler kitchen held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from 2023.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezers gaskets soiled throughout establishment.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer interior soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at kitchen
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimps over vegetables inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products as per safety storage requirements.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee delivering soiled dish and picking up plated food without washing hands.
High priority/12A-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towel in hand wash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in rice container on shelf in kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water accumulation between plastic containers stored on shelves in ware washing area.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas in standing water at 90°F on prep table by rice cookers in kitchen. Operator removed water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator put beef under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pepper container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes and touching clean plates without washing hands.
High priority/12A-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Ice discarded inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed ice and advised employees HWS is just for hand washing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles around fryer in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed ginger containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching tempura in Sushi Bar. Operator stored scoop with handle up.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F in kitchen.
Basic/10-07-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior in kitchen. Operator cleaned microwave interior.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside kitchen. Employee started to clean ice machine interior.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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 raw Tuna packages uncut inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator cut all packages.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pork oil bottle unlabeled n kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with disinfectant unlabeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under cook line.
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer on hallway.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in dry storage. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 1, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned ice machine interior.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by office.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelf under prep table inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers. Operator cleaned everything.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table inside kitchen.
Basic/14-20-4
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes and touching clean dishes without washing hands. Inspector trained employee to wash hands after handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean plates.
High priority/12A-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarded vegetables boiling water inside hand wash sink inside kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside salt container on shelf in front of ice machine. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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 tuna inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cut bags.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers stored on shelf in front of three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed vinegar box stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed box from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored by ice machine on kitchen floor. Operator removed bucket from floor.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching tempura at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water at 80°F on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cup boxes stored on dry storage floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container on shelf in front of ice machine. Operator labeled it.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.