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ASAKA JAPANESE REST

ASAKA JAPANESE REST has 7 health inspections on file for its AVENTURA location, with an overall rating of 1.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

20355 BISCAYNE BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/22/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13488898

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet paper towel used under cutting board.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Observed the following food temperature help less than 135°F; cooked salmon (63F - Hot Holding); cooked eel (71F - Hot Holding) All were located on prep counter in sushi area. Advised manager and he moved to reach in cooler.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees as of 9/2/25. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

8/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10882667

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 2 int, 10 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use paper towel used under cutting board.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna and Krab meat thawing at room temperature. Located in sushi bar prep sink.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Observed paper towel used as liner for various containers of raw fish.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw chicken being stored over various containers of sauces in walk in cooler.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored over raw salmon in reach in cooler.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety sushi rice identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. As per chef sushi had only been out for an hour. Chef added time. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 and emailed form to operator.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Observed utensils being stored in hand washing sink in sushi area.

2/14/2025· 1y ago

1 high, 6 basic

  • 14-08-4:Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Advised chef who cleaned and wrapped in plastic. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over various sauces in walk in cooler.

8/29/2024· 1y 6mo ago

1 high, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods being stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed various raw fish being stored over ice cream in reach in freezer.

3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8556290

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods being stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee employee touching and plating cut greens with bare hands. Manager instructed employee to discard food, wash hands and place on gloves. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over various sauces in walk in cooler.

11/17/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8345407

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of foods being stored on floor in dry storage area and various cases of food on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping paper towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various cut leafy greens in sushi area.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and detergent stored on shelf directly next to sauces in kitchen area.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

11/17/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8107713

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 4 int, 7 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Located in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 87F and located next to oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed chef prepping krab meat with bare hands. Located in sushi station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid ant spray being stored on self in warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of various cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 about 8 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mechanical paper towel dispenser in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees trained through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association but all expired some as of 4/11/22 and the rest 8/9/22. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(608 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:4:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:4:00 – 10:30 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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