IRON SUSHI

IRON SUSHI located in MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE has undergone 12 health department inspections, achieving a 2.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 12 reports on file

Southeast 3rd Avenue

Miami, Florida, 33131

Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)

Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/27/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10940807

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 15 basic

14-08-4:Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Employee wrapped with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler by sushi station used as a table disconnected. No TCS food stored.
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored inside reach in cooler front counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee no hair restraint while preparing food. Repeat Violation
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest freezer lid in disrepair near storage.
08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a rice cooker with cooked rice stored near hand sink by three compartment sink.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor by kitchen entrance.
14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves rusted not smooth and easy cleanable under rice cooker.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled under sushi box cooler.
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by front counter sushi station.
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink.
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth by sushi station. Repeat Violation
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with cooking oil not labeled by cook line.
12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for 5 seconds front counter. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
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-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with plastic wrap stored inside. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by white chest freezers near ice machine. Repeat Violation

7/21/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10844660

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 9 basic

5/21/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10843655

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 9 basic

5/20/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10843237

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 9 int, 16 basic

14-08-4:Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Observed bamboo mats used for sushi in direct contact with food. Repeat Violation Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area, ware washing area, sushi station and storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
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 one package of raw tuna thawing under refrigerator inside ROP, as per employee more than 24 hours. Warning
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open bottle of water stored at prep table by sushi station. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food. Warning
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook while prep food. Repeat Violation Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler disconnected not in used broken at sushi rice station. No TCS food stored. Repeat Violation Warning
08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a plastic container with ginger liquid stored on floor at storage area. Observed a plastic container with rice stored on floor under three compartment sink. Warning
25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS bowls stored on floor at front counter. Employee rearranged 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo bowls stored at sushi station not inverted. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink at sushi area slow draining. Warning
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked pork frozen thawing inside three compartment sink at room temperature. Employee stored inside reach in cooler for thawing properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Warning
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth at preparation area and sushi area. Warning
12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee failed to washed hands and proceeded to put gloves on and prepared sushi. Inspector coached employee how to properly wash hands hand wash before starting preparing food. Warning
12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with no soap at hand sink by three compartment sink. Warning
01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 one package of raw tuna thawing under refrigerator inside ROP, as per employee more than 24 hours. Warning
12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Coach employee how to properly wash hands in an approved HWS. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a speaker stored at hand sink near three compartment sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certificate for Luis Calel. Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink sushi area. Observed no paper at hand sink at kitchen near three compartment sink. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
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. Observed no proof of training German Ajquiy hired more than 1 year. Warning
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. Observed no proof for David Calel hired less than 60 days. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink sushi area. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen near three compartment sink. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

3/18/2025· 1y ago

2 int, 8 basic

1/10/2025· 1y 3mo ago

6 int, 13 basic

14-08-4:Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Operator wrapped the bamboo mat. Corrected On-Site Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area and storage area. Warning
24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored not inverted across three compartment sink at sushi preparation area. Warning
14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed a reach in cooler stored at front counter near three compartment sink in disrepair. Warning
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee while preparing food. Repeat Violation Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three white chest reach in freezer lid rusted at kitchen area. Warning
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with soy sauce stored at floor across white chest freezer. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth stored under cutting board at sushi preparation area. Warning
25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plastic lids stored not inverted at preparation area. Warning
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Warning
53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate Luis Maeda 11-11-2024. Warning
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to ice machine blocked with white chest freezer. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside at hand sink near three compartment sink. Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near three compartment sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

8/29/2024· 1y 7mo ago

2 int, 7 basic

14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed under prep area at kitchen shelve with cardboard as liner.
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no hair restraints at kitchen while preparing food.
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on chest freezer at kitchen broken hinges and severely rusted.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with soy sauce,rice container and ginger on the floor at storage area.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer.
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored not properly to allow mop to dry at mop sink.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to white chest freezer.
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.

4/1/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8610077

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Still observed. No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. Raymundo , Marcos, Sakshi, John, Luis. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Still observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. Raymundo , Marcos, Sakshi, John, Luis. Admin Complaint

2/12/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8603930

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Still observed. No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. Raymundo , Marcos, Sakshi, John, Luis. **Time Extended**

2/1/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8602801

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Multiple dead roaches inside ice machine that is not in use. 2 empty egg sacks inside same ice machine. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Observed 3 dead roaches near back door. **Time Extended**
27-18-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water heater turned off due to a leak, operator called technician to fix. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Technicians present during inspection, new water heater is being installed. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

1/31/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8345782

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 7 int, 5 basic

35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Multiple dead roaches inside ice machine that is not in use. 2 empty egg sacks inside same ice machine. Admin Complaint
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind reach in coolers at sushi bar and on cooks line under cooking equipment.
36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor area around trap in kitchen, you can see the grease on floor through opened space.
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in water at 74F on cooks line.
14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden blocks at sushi bar in reach in cooler holding lid open.
12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees prepping food for the days and hot water heater was turned off, employees turned on hot water.
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish sushi roll over lettuce in reach in cooler in kitchen.
35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 crawling on lid to rice cooker (with rice cooking inside), 1 crawling on the side of ice machine (the ice machine does not work, not in use), and 1 with egg sack attached crawling on wall behind same ice machine. Admin Complaint
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish roe (64F - Cold Holding); lettuce (58F - Cold Holding) at sushi bar held at room temperature, employee placed items back in cooler. Retemped lettuce 45F employee used all the fish roe. cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) item on counter next to cooks line. Employee placed back in cooler. Retemped 46F. sushi rice (90F - Cold Holding) item on counter, they have a time chart but not time marked for current rice no time as a public health control application either. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
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. Plastic container in Handwash sink at sushi bar, inspector moved item to wash hands.
27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water heater turned off due to a leak, operator called technician to fix. Corrected On-Site Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Also no soap at Handwash sink next to ice machine.
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. Warning
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.

1/31/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8236682

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Additional Information

Contact Information

Phone: (786) 422-5800

Website: https://www.inari-sushi.com/

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)

(400 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday:1:00 – 11:00 PM

Sunday:3:00 – 10:00 PM

✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery

✓ Meal Takeaway

✓ Restaurant

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Restaurant Features

Serves Beer

Serves Wine

Lunch

Dinner

Takeout

Delivery

Dine-in

Wheelchair Accessible

Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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