SAMURAI (THE)
8717 SW 136 ST, Miami FL 33176 · (305)895-7200
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 with operator and provided email agreement.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training certificates expired 6/11/2025.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At men's bathroom.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in employee men's bathroom.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed grill reach in cooler broken, not in use.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with garlic butter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen areas.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted next to cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed green tea ice cream stored not covered inside ice cream freezer.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink no vacuum breaker.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training certificates expired 6/11/2025.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At men's employee bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under ice machine.
Stored food not covered. Observed green tea ice cream stored uncovered inside reach in freezer.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on hose Bibb at mop sink missing one vacuum breaker
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored inside container of flour at dry storage. Operator removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty near cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers near cook line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service bowls stored not inverted at sushi bar, operator inverted bowls.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled in dry storage. Operator labeled container.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken inside of reach in cooler across from cook line. Manager relocated products.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by portable AC unit at cook line. Manager began rearranging unit.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in dish area and underneath soda machine at server station.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop stored inside flour touching flour, manager removed scoop.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind equipment on cook line soiled.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp over cooked chicken stored inside the standing reach in cooler located at preparation area. Employee removed item and placed it correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed sushi bar reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Observed reach-in cooler interior-have accumulation of soil residues. Employee cleaned it.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents at liquor storage, and throughout kitchen..
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement.
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 with operator and provided email form.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents at liquor storage, and throughout kitchen..
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located near cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all in cooler floor soiled. Employee cleaned it.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets, located near cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container stored at cook line no inverted. Employee placed them correctly.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and food debris, located, at cook line, near the flat grill. Employees cleaned the wall.
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.