SHINJU JAPANESE BUFFET
8800 Southwest 72nd Street
Miami, Florida, 33173
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at sushi bar.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured next to soda machine in wait station.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above dish machine dusty.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses stored on shelf above reach in cooler near cook line. Operator moved glasses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw tuna and boxes of shrimp stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator picked up products. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer on floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in wait station. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of rice with handle in contact with rice. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored over food prep area in back near walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink next to triple sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers in sushi bar. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed operator thermometer soiled, operator cleaned thermometer. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat peas and carrots in reach in cooler in front of cook line. Observed raw tuna stored over canned biscuit dough inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands inside triple sink. Coached manager to advise employees to only use hand sinks for washing hands.
- 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 operator with handout. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of how to calibrate thermometer. Coached and sent handout with instructions. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on all employee food handler certificates. Operator added date of birth for all employees. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning substance not labeled on shelf near cook line. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 20 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 21-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet towel on top of the prep table located at the back in front of the walk in freezer, observed soiled towel on top of a cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed soiled towel on top of a cutting board. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone, glasses case on top of the prep cooler,
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on the sushi bar with no hair restraint while preparing sushi rolls. Employee put hat Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floor. Repeat Violation
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper on top of an open of bag of rice.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep reach in cooler gasket soiled in the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep reach in cooler soiled located in the cook line.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed kitchen hand washing sink draining slowly.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour container no covered.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet towel on top of the prep table located at the back in front of the walk in freezer, observed soiled towel on top of a cutting board.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flies flying around the kitchen area, one landing on top of the tempura vegetable. Observed one fly landing on top of mandarin oranges and milkflake dessert on buffet. Admin Complaint
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp on top of unwashed produce.
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed a fly landing on cooked tempura in the kitchen area. Observed one fly landing on mandarin oranges and milkflake dessert on buffet Admin Complaint
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer gaskets torn, located near the ice machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of raw shrimp stored on the walk in freezer floor. Employee removed item and placed it correctly.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at sushi station.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located near the ice machine.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching soiled towel and then put on new gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking area. Employee placed soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area . **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler handle, located at hibachi station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler handle, located at hibachi station. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under kitchen equipment, and throughout kitchen areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under kitchen equipment, and throughout kitchen areas. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed drain draining very slowly at hand sink, located at hibachi station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area . **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
17
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler handle, located at hibachi station.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near three compartment sink.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under kitchen equipment, and throughout kitchen areas.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour inside plastic container.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at prep table.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at prep area. Repeat Violation
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen areas near three compartment sink.
- 29-19-4:Basic - Observed drain draining very slowly at hand sink, located at hibachi station.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handles cooked chicken without gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee discarded chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tempura vegetables (79F - Cooling); cooked chicken (144F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (118F - Cooling); cooked chicken (144F - Hot Holding). As per operator stored in reach in cooler for less than 2 hours. Employee removed items and placed them inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues on the bottom of the hand sink, located near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 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. Discussed with operator and provided email form.
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 23 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 17 basic).