AZABU MIAMI BEACH

161 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with chicken not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled by sushi station. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/14/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair by kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 bag of black cod, 1 bag of Chicken wings, 1 bag of chicken breast, 1 bag of pork belly, 3 bags of chicken dumplings mix and all vacuumed sealed for more than 30 days at walk in freezer without an approved HACCP plan. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Diunys Bulute certificate expired on 6/24/2024 Carmen Rios certificate expired on 6/24/2024, Lucia L Rodriguez certificate expired on 5/23/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/11/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair by kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 bag of black cod, 1 bag of Chicken wings, 1 bag of chicken breast, 1 bag of pork belly, 3 bags of chicken dumplings mix and all vacuumed sealed for more than 30 days at walk in freezer without an approved HACCP plan.
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 bag of black cod, 1 bag of Chicken wings, 1 bag of chicken breast, 1 bag of pork belly, 3 bags of chicken dumplings mix and all vacuumed sealed for more than 30 days at walk in freezer without an approved HACCP plan.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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 Diunys Bulute certificate expired on 6/24/2024 Carmen Rios certificate expired on 6/24/2024, Lucia L Rodriguez certificate expired on 5/23/2024.

Inspection Date: 5/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8613213

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed the chest freezer.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384351

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in freezer gasket soiled at front counter.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink near ware washing area leaking.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over pepper and mixed vegetables at walk-in cooler.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(1,083 reviews)

Price Level

$$$$

Opening Hours

Monday:5:30 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday:5:30 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday:5:30 – 10:30 PM
Thursday:5:30 – 10:30 PM
Friday:5:30 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:5:30 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:5:30 – 10:30 PM
✗ Currently Closed

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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