IRON SUSHI
Southeast 3rd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33131
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of vegetables oil stored on the floor
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside of the ice machine.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled towel on top of the prep table.
- 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 certification for Luis Maeda expired 11/11/24 **Repeat Violation**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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. Operator unable to provided proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Repeat Violation**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 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 2025-02-04: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 expired certification for Luis Maeda 11-11-2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed expired certification for Luis Maeda 11-11-2024. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **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. Observed food employee Marcos hired for more than 60 days. No proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed food employee Marcos hired for more than 60 days. No proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
7
Basic
2
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 expired certification for Luis Maeda 11-11-2024. **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poke bowl, assorted rolls containing raw tuna and raw salmon. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 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 food employee Marcos hired for more than 60 days. No proof of employee training. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed and provided to manager via email. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 7 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic dish without handle inside of rice container at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed a plastic dish without handle inside of rice container at preparation area. **Warning** **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 above standing white reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed ceiling vents soiled above standing white reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the white chest door loose. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed the white chest door loose. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under equipments front counter and under three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under equipments front counter and under three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice (124 F - Hot Holding) at sushi station. As per operator was prepared two hours ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed sushi rice (90 F - Hot Holding) at sushi station. As per operator was prepared two hours ago. **Warning** **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **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. Observed employee Marcos Castro hired five months ago no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed employee Pedro hired five months ago no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee Marcos Castro hired five months ago no proof of employee training or food employee reporting agreement. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: 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 employees Pedro hired five months ago no proof of employee training or food employee reporting agreement. **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice under time control no written procedures available. The written procedures was provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice under time control no written procedures available. The written procedures was provided. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).