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NORIMOTO

19501 BISCAYNE BLVD K2000, Aventura FL 33180

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats18
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334632
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 24
OCT 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Observed raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from cooked shrimp in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in ware wash area. Manager added.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed establishment offering various raw fish in menu items. However, Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator.
Intermediate/02A-01-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach in cooler.
Basic/14-05-4/Warning
Observed Cloth used to line various pans of raw fish.
Basic/21-05-5/Warning
Observed various single service items stored on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device installed at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Observed No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing at time of licensing inspection. Established not open to public and no food on premises.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Warning
Observed filtered water nozzle installed on Handwash sink in prep area. Advised manager that additional nozzle must be removed and hand washing sinks can not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Observed water heater drain line draining into handwash sink in ware wash area.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Observed hand washing sink installed inside prep table with no splash guard to protect food from potential contamination.Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.
Basic/08B-54-4/Warning
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various raw fish in reach in cooler.
High priority/14-86-1
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Observed various raw items on menu however menu does not identify which items contain raw or contain undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in warewash area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Observed various menu items containing raw fish but menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in prep area.
Basic/08B-38-4

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.