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HIRO'S SUSHI EXPRESS

1518 Washington Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

  • 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 a vacuum pack of tuna with an internal temperature of 42°F. in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-04-4:Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed a cup with tea on top of the cutting board at the cook line.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of soy sauce on the kitchen floor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the handwashing sink soiled at the kitchen entrance. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand washing sink at the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under the triple sink.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the cook line.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook touch is ear and then continue to prepare food.
  • 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 a vacuum pack of tuna with an internal temperature of 42°F. in the walk-in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board soiled.

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The owner removed it.
  • 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 8 packages of tuna with an internal temperature of 33°F. still in the vacuum in the walk-in cooler. The owner had the bags cut opened. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed around the cooking equipment.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two large plastic containers of soy sauce on the floor at the kitchen entrance.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in freezer gasket soiled.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwashing sink. Observed by the kitchen entrance.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The owner inverted the mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two serving trays in the sink at the front counter.

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8509588

  • 14-08-4:Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. 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 6 packages of tuna still in the vacuum in standing water with an internal temperature of 30°F. The chef removed the vacuum and placed in the walk-in cooler.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. The sushi chef put the towel in the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • 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 miso soup (126F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. As per the manager the soup was cooked approximately two hours ago, she turned up the heat on the holding container. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a box with plastic wrap in the sink. The manager moved it. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357503

  • 14-08-4:Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Observed at the sushi station.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler door handles cracked.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with cooking oil on the floor in the dry storage area. Observed cases of different products on the walk-in freezer floor. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets and door frames soiled.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. The manager put the towels in the sanitizer bucket.
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of 83°F. The manager poured out the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed a case of shell eggs in the dry storage room. As per the manager it was delivered approximately an hour ago. She had it moved to the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand washing sink in the kitchen filled with shopping bags. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(1,284 reviews)

Price Level

$

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
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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