DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

IRON SUSHI

840 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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 raw tuna thawing in ROP package in the reach in cooler at cook line,raw tuna was still frozen. Operator removed tuna from package on site for proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair, unit it's located at sushi prep area. Observed chest freezer gasket in disrepair, chest freezer located at cook line. Observed chest freezer lid in disrepair ditched from unit, freezer located at sushi area at front counter.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in chest freezer located at cook line.
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at hood system located in at cook line.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No soap provided at hand wash sink at cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease buildup on hood filters. Observed exterior of the reach in cooler located at sushi bar soiled.
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water, slow draining at mop sink located at the cook line.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed a knife in the three compartment sink without sanitizing it after. Instructed operator to properly sanitize knife before using it. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the rice cooker cooked rice (111F - Hot Holding), as per person in charge rice was left in the pot from the day before.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the rice cooker cooked rice (111F - Hot Holding), as per person in charge rice was left in the pot from the day before. Instructed operator to discard the rice.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee stated that they wash their hands in the three compartment sink.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hose cone ted to the hand wash sink faucet. Operator removed it on site. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection no proof of manager certification was provided. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink at cook line.
  • 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. For Mafe Martinez.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink at cook line.

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handsink by entrance of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handsink by entrance of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Teriyaki sauce not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at kitchen.
  • 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed Personal beverages on top of preparation table at front counter.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at kitchen.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria Gimenez and Pedro working for more than 60 days with no certificates.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handsink by entrance of kitchen.

Inspection Date: 4/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8554499

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at entrance to front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair and reach in freezer gaskets in disrepa Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil boxe on floor near entrance to kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in gaskets soiled at front counter.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in hallway area, kitchen and above bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Pedro working for more than 60 days with no food handlers training.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at three compartment sink area.

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8554371

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. t time of callback inspection Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near entrance to front counter. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in hallway area, kitchen and above bar area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in hallway area, kitchen and above bar area. **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair and reach in freezer gaskets in disrepair. All at kitchen area. Observed microwave plate broken. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair and reach in freezer gaskets in disrepair. All at kitchen area.. Microwave plate was fixed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of teriyaki sauce stored at kitchen floor, plastic soda and water bottles stored on floor at hallway to bathroom, and frying oil boxes on floor near entrance to kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed plastic container of pickled ginger on floor near kitchen entrance. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at bar area. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler and upright reach-in coolers gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Observe three compartment sink soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed reach-in cooler and upright reach-in coolers gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Observe three compartment sink cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At time of callback inspection wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at kitchen area next to exit door.**Time Extended** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at kitchen area next to exit door. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sesame oil with no label at kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed working container of sesame oil with no label at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8255685

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: At time of callback inspection Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: At time of callback inspection Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in hallway area and above bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in hallway area and above bar area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in hallway area, kitchen and above bar area. **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: At time of callback inspection Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: At time of callback inspection Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lids are in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets are torn Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lids are in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets are torn **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed reach in cooler gaskets are torn. Observed reach in freezer gaskets in disrepair **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back of establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: At time of callback inspection observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back of establishment **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: At time of callback inspection observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back of establishment. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: At time of callback inspection observed containers of sauce on floor **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: At time of callback inspection observed container teriyaki sauce and frying oil on floor at kitchen and near entrance to kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed reach in cooler fan guards soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: At time of callback inspection observed Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed reach in cooler fan guards soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: At time of callback inspection Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: At time of callback inspection wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at kitchen area next to exit door.. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sesame oil with no label Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed working container of sesame oil with no label **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: At time of callback inspection observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: At time of callback inspection observed manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: At time of callback inspection observed No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 no proof of food handler training for employee Randy who has been employed for approximately 6 months Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: At time of callback inspection observed 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 no proof of food handler training for employee Randy who has been employed for approximately 6 months **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed no proof of food handler training for employee Randy and Leila who has been employed for approximately 6 months Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339522

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. t time of callback inspection Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in hallway area, kitchen and above bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair and reach in freezer gaskets in disrepair. All at kitchen area. Observed microwave plate broken. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of teriyaki sauce stored at kitchen floor, plastic soda and water bottles stored on floor at hallway to bathroom, and frying oil boxes on floor near entrance to kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at bar area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler and upright reach-in coolers gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Observe three compartment sink soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At time of callback inspection wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at kitchen area next to exit door.**Time Extended** Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sesame oil with no label at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
(642 reviews)

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Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
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