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TOKYO TUNA

5800 SW 73 ST, South Miami FL 33143 · 305-986-8084

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats124
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2332675
Grade history
APR 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Observed: Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 live flying insects flying around cut fruit and liquor bottles, landing on shelf in bar area, 3 live flying insects flying around mop sink near back door in kitchen, and 3 live flying insects flying in dish area next to dish machine. Priority: High Priority
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $240

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2019029096Apr 24, 2019Nov 4, 2019$240

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of floor cover outside of walk in freezer. Priority: Basic
Basic/36-22-4/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside of black freezer at cook line. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 22, 2026 · Time Extended
May 13, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Observed: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment has a sushi river boat station with plates of sushi placed on each boat for customer self service, not protected against elements. Priority: High Priority
High priority/08B-02-4/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Observed no sushi placed on river boats at time of callback. As per operator, covers for plates were ordered. Time Extended
Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. Priority: High Priority
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment underwent remodel no plans submitted. Added sushi bar prep area at front bar, removed ice machine at bar area, and added a sushi boat conveyer river for customer self service without updating plans from previous owner. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Observed establishment underwent remodel no plans submitted. Added sushi bar prep area at front bar, removed ice machine at bar area, and added a sushi boat conveyer river for customer self service without updating plans from previous owner. Time Extended
Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of floor cover outside of walk in freezer. Priority: Basic
Basic/36-22-4/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside of black freezer at cook line. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Time Extended
May 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 9 high priority.

9 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Priority: High Priority
High priority/22-41-4
Observed: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment has a sushi river boat station with plates of sushi placed on each boat for customer self service, not protected against elements. Priority: High Priority
High priority/08B-02-4
Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on pair of gloves and begin preparing sushi roll without first washing hands. Priority: High Priority
High priority/12A-07-5
Observed: Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 live flying insects flying around cut fruit and liquor bottles, landing on shelf in bar area, 3 live flying insects flying around mop sink near back door in kitchen, and 3 live flying insects flying in dish area next to dish machine. Priority: High Priority
High priority/35A-02-7
Observed: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of shrimp tempura at cook line. Priority: High Priority
High priority/14-86-1
Observed: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household use bug spray on floor across mop sink. Priority: High Priority
High priority/41-05-4
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat krab sticks on shelf inside walk in cooler. Priority: High Priority
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator for one hour. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Observed garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding) on top of grill drawers, as per operator for one hour. Operator placed product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed krab salad (74F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (70F - Cold Holding) at sushi bar area, as per operator for 2 hours. Operator placed items inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Priority: High Priority
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. Priority: High Priority
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Observed: Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed dishwasher unaware of which lines go to sanitizer, detergent, and rinse aid at dish machine. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/53B-15-4
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling up water pitchers at hand sink in kitchen area. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment underwent remodel no plans submitted. Added sushi bar prep area at front bar, removed ice machine at bar area, and added a sushi boat conveyer river for customer self service without updating plans from previous owner. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/51-16-7
Observed: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf inside walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-05-4
Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of floor cover outside of walk in freezer. Priority: Basic
Basic/36-22-4
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside of black freezer at cook line. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-69-4
Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice paddle stored inside standing water 72F next to rice cooker. Operator removed water. Priority: Basic
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line. Priority: Basic
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink; splitter no breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler across cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above Krab in walk in cooler. Operator changed order during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink; splitter no breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Observed several employees with no proof of training, working more than 60 days. Lily, Elbeira.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed under prep sink in kitchen; oil on floor. Operator removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler across cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed food containers reused for washing buckets and other food storage.
Basic/25-32-4/Warning
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under cook line.
Basic/14-20-4/Warning
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed above reach in cooler; kitchen area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers in warewash area.
Basic/16-46-4
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yuca (63 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for about 2,5 hrs. Operator moved the products to the bottom part of the freezer for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice no time marked front counter. As per operator for 3 hrs. Operator time marked the rice.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a glass cup inside of hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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 no currently certified on duty.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks located at front counter and preparation area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed seafood cream, mashed potatoes, and cooked chicken at reach in cooler. As per operator from three days ago. Operator started to date marked the products.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna bearing the label inside of reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler. Operator open the three bags.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed rice at reach in cooler. As per operator is employee meal.
Basic/08B-49-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelf above three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers two at preparation area and one at ceviche station.
Basic/29-49-6
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish inside of preparation sink front counter. Operator moved the raw fish to the reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels at preparation table ceviche station.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation tables.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 11, 2024 · Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation tables. Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeezes bottle not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 11, 2024 · Observed some squeezes bottle not identified by common name. Time Extended
Oct 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority9 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Observed a Box with Oysters without TAG. Operator was unable to provide the tag of the oyster, information of the box: COPPS ISLAND -Oysters- Norm bloom and Son - 7 Edgewater Place, Norwalk, CT 04855.
High priority/01A-09-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over French fried at walk-in freezer. Operator relocated the products.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed a Box with Oysters without TAG. Operator was unable to provide the tag of the oyster, information of the box: COPPS ISLAND -Oysters- Norm bloom and Son - 7 Edgewater Place, Norwalk, CT 04855.
High priority/01B-04-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. One located next to dishwasher machine.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche, smoked salmon and sushi on menu not identified as raw.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance of kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed a Box with Oysters without TAG. Operator was unable to provide the tag of the oyster, information of the box: COPPS ISLAND -Oysters- Norm bloom and Son - 7 Edgewater Place, Norwalk, CT 04855.
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice under time control. Written procedures was provided.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between two reach in coolers. Operator removed the knife and sent it to dishwasher area.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the rice. Operator removed the handle.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of stove kitchen area.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation tables.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeezes bottle not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning

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.