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PAPERFISH

432 ESPAÑOLA WAY, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786-298-9642

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2333066
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. As per the chef in was put there approximately two hours ago. The chef labeled it.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over scallops in the drawer reach in cooler at the cook line. The chef moved the beef patties to the bottom drawer.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. As per the chef in was put there approximately two hours ago. The chef labeled it.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spray bottle and pad in the hand washing sink by the coffee machine. The chef removed the items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the following items on the menu that as per the manager are severed raw; salmon aburi, paper tuna, acevichado, salmon furan, rib katsu, misuna, tiradito apassionado, hamachi triadito, classic ceviche and smoked rocoto ceviche. The manager put asterisks next to each raw item on the menu and had a sever do it to all the menus.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed three spray bottles with different chemicals not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
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Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal strainer in the hand wash sink at the bar. The manager removed it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Hamachi Tiradito, Classic Ceviche, Nikkei ceviche and Ceviche sampler. As per the manager those items are served raw. The manager put asterisks next to each item on the menu during the inspection.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The manager removed it.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between the hand washing sink and speed well at the bar. The manager removed it.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled. The manager cleaned it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two plastic squeeze containers containing wasabi in the hand wash sink at sushi station. The chef removed them.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the following items on the menu Tiradito Apadsionsdo, Hamachi Triadito, Classice Ceviche, Wagyu Ishiyaki stone. As per the chef those items are served raw. The chef put and asterisk next to those items with a pen.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the sushi station.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the sushi station.
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the sushi station and ice machine. The chef inverted the scoops.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between a speed well and dump sink.
Basic/10-17-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the cook line. The chef removed it.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed several tuna filets in a metal pan defrosting. The chef turned on the water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the sushi station.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 22, 2024Inspection 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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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping sushi with no hair restraint, employee placed hairnet on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by entrance of kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink by coffee machine blocked with cans of sodas.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form via email to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Obseved boxes with vegetables not 6 inches off of the floor. Chef had staff removed the from floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the establishment.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Squeeze bottles with no label at preparation table. Chef placed labels on squeeze bottles.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at cook line soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer gasket at preparation area in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign on hand washing sign at front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and rice not covered at cook line.
Basic/08B-12-5

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.