TERIYAKI NINJA
20505 S DIXIE HWY #1865, Miami FL 33189 · 954.249.8129
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was at +300 ppm. Operator adjusted to 100 ppm.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed chicken inside the walk in cooling. As per operator food was thawed yesterday operator date marked food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed boiled eggs inside the walk in cooler. As per operator food was cooked yesterday. Operator date marked the food.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above the entrance to the walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front counter.
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above the entrance to the walk in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee has a bracelet while preparing food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee see food at the front counter with no beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front counter.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored about raw beef inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed raw beef at the other side.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca (73 F - Hot Holding)at the front counter. Operator reheated the tapioca to 165°F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed fuller cooked pork belly inside the walk-in cooler not date marked.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed food manager certification for Kelvin Ching expired on 09/04/25.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta inside walk in cooler not date marked.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed certification for flor de Maria, Emely Jason, Lou's and Geovar was not the original certificate for employee trained.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above the entrance to the walk in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee has a bracelet while preparing food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee see food at the front counter with no beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front counter.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the walk in cooler.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch his face and then engaged in food preparation. Employee was coached and he washed his hands.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed fuller cooked pork belly inside the walk-in cooler not date marked. As per manager food does not last longer than 3 days.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand wash sink at the kitchen.
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 Geovar Gonzalez over a year and Jason over a year.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above the entrance to the walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 opened water bottles stored on preparation table in the kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee has bracelets in both hands while preparing food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with the salt.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 91°F at the front grill.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed forks stored not inverted at the front counter.
Walk-in coolers shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a green cloth stored on preparation table. Employee removed it.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rice maker soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in handwashing sink at front counter.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed five employees at time of inspection with certified manager present.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area not smooth and easily cleaned.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach next to handwashing sink at preparation area. Employee discarded dead roach.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of stand mixer at preparation area. Employee removed phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while engaging on food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at small reach in cooler at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer at preparation area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the back right shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back right wall of walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed wall underneath rice maker at front counter soiled with debris.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor underneath fryer soiled with grease debris.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit for three compartment sink expired 09/22.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves at the dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area with water damage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop near mop sink not hung up to dry. Operator hung up mop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers with seasonings and squeeze bottles containing oil at the cook line not labeled. Operator labeled products.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line observed cooked noodles (70F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than four hours, manager transferred noodles to the walk in cooler.
Dec 5, 2023□ 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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Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk-in cooler interior shelves with old food accumulation.
Aug 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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.
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.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed boba tea, water tumblers stored on the preparation tables.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees fanny pack stored in the dry storage shelves.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk-in cooler interior shelves with old food accumulation.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Stored on preparation table in the cook line
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