QUEEN MIAMI BEACH AIKO
550 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 3053902316
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside HWS at cook line, chef removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP cooked octopus, ground beef, marinated chicken no HACCP plan submitted or approved.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cups not inverted at bar area.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dishwasher area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line container with utensils at 74F.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Observed inside WIC.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over baked potatoes inside RIC.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stored food not covered. Observed inside WIC.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs case on floor inside WIC.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed seabass held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves carpaccio, bluefin tartare, chirashi ceviche and yellow tail, steak tartare not linked to consumer advisory.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food without a hairnet.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by rice machine at sushi area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at cup station and no paper towel at hand washing sink at coffee station.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at coffee station and hand washing sink at warewashing area and at bars.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dessert and drinks walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at at hand washing sink at grill area and ware washing area. Chef placed paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar near entrance.
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. Provided chef with consumer advisory for oysters.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe at dish washing sink at ware washing area.
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