MOSHI MOSHI BRICKELL
1700 SW 3 AVE, Miami FL 33129
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of the inspection operator paid license. Confirmation code 236043623.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in freezer. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); cooked wings (68F - Hot Holding) tempura shrimp (107F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than an 30 min in the hold holding unit. Chef increased temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaning spray stored next to clean pots and pans; the operator immediately relocated the chemical to a proper storage area.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken at 82°F cooling on top of a prep table. The operator stated the chicken had been there for less than an hour. Coached the employee to transfer the chicken into a larger container and place it inside the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
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Observed fan cover missing at walk in cooler.
The time-use logs for rice, masago, and butter were observed, but the form was not signed by the person in charge (PIC). The PIC handed the form to the chef, and it was completed during the inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee yogurts inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler inside kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler inside kitchen area.
Observed Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen, commercially reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) mackerel fish being defrosted inside the sealed ROP packaging. Coached the operator on correct defrosting methods
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink with leaking pipe located at sushi area.
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced sausage (48F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler located across the cook line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket of sanitizer stored on top of prep table where proteins are prepped. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drain net inside hand wash sink at the bar area. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for three compartment sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for hot water dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaning solution with no label near front counter. Operator labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting board in main kitchen area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no hair restraint near cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed paper towels under cutting board at the main prep table. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer near back dry storage area with soiled interior.
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above oyster at the walk in cooler. Manager removed eggs.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shrimp (50 F - Cold Holding) in the same unit. As per person in charge shrimp were out of temperature for more than 4 hours, shrimp were stored last night. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dumplings (55 F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (55 F - Cold Holding) at the cook line as per person in charge food was placed inside the unit at 11:00 AM this morning. Employee placed the food inside the walk in cooler to bring temperature down. Also observed shrimp (50 F - Cold Holding) in the same unit. As per person in charge shrimp were out of temperature for more than 4 hours, shrimp were stored last night. Stop sale was issued.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected by the exit door.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee did not know how to sanitize utensils at the 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet while engaged in food preparation.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting above the 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At the preparation area by the dishwasher. Employee removed it.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the cook line.
Observed employee beverage on preparation area and another above preparation table. Employee removed them.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on preparation table. Manager removed it.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler at the cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed few food inside the reach in cooler at the cook line not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin with sugar not identified. Employee labeled the sugar.
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water with a 82F temperature.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water with a 82F temperature. Water ran for 5 minutes.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed water with a 82F temperature. Water ran for 5 minutes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at HWS next to three compartment and in front of kitchen entry door.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ac vents soiled at dishwasher area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler next to main prep area.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of the inspection operator paid license. Confirmation code 236043623.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the ti e of the inspection observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.