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UMAMI FUSION ASIAN KITCHEN

19658 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens FL 33056 · 6469611090

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2331866
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on the floor, underneath of three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over tubs of RTE soy sauce.
High priority/08A-05-6
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food debris inside the front counter handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed oyster sauce metal can used as a scoop with no handle in the rice. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in the kitchen. As per operator tiles were bought and will be received on 8/19/26.
Basic/36-37-5
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside the front counter handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Fried onions, peanuts in containers with no name label.
Basic/02D-01-5
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Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 15, 2026 · Still observed Time Extended
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cans of double dark soy sauce, from koom chun 60 oz.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on the floor, underneath of three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty utensils stored inside hand sink. Dry food container located in front of hand sink. Operator removed it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed single cutting board with marked, located on shelves above three compartment sink.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside hand sink located next to the three compartment sink, 5 dead roaches on the floor, underneath of three compartment sink.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table, operator removed it.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed cooked ribs in plastic containers on the kitchen floor. Shrimp boxes on walk in freezer floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall, by the mop sink.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, msg,sugar containers with no label. Operator labeled it.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Observed cooked chicken over cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Front counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm), operator remanded Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop in the rice. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed kitchen sanitizer bucket stored on the floor, operator stored properly.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Provided handout.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple containers by the 3 compartment sink cracked.
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in room temperature by the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed items into the walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed storage shelves by the 3 compartment sink that are rusted.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observe flour in a container with no name label. Operator placed name.
Intermediate/02D-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observe multiple containers that are cracked.
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observe container of BBQ pork ribs stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the front counter.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2024 · Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of the walk in freezer.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2024 · Observed standing water in front of the walk in freezer. Time Extended
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed portioned raw chicken over portioned raw beef on the rack in the walk in freezer, operator changed it during the inspection.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling inside the paper towel dispenser next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator killed during the inspection.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 sanitizer bucket stored on the floor by the front counter and under 3 compartment sink.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at kitchen hand washing sink, operator placed new roll.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the bathroom hand washing sink. Operator placed new bottle.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cornstarch under the prep table not labeled.
Intermediate/02D-02-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handle touching the wontons and noddles.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of the walk in freezer.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple containers in the walk in cooler cracked.
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at the front counter reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor, with wet towels. Operator removed and stored correctly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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. Emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed fried rice and chicken wings under time as a public health control with no labels or written plans.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towel.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside rice container with no handle. Operator took out plastic bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee frying wings with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing still water in front of walk-in freezer. Operator mopped and dried up area during inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage exterior full of debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Observed in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop head inside bucket. Operator properly stored mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.