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SUSHI ZEN & IZAKAYA

SUSHI ZEN & IZAKAYA located in SUNNY ISLES BEACH has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 1.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

18090 Collins Avenue
Florida, 33160
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/2/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13557988

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 11 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves next to fryer. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in coolers in kitchen area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in sushi bar used by food employees.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Observed Floor tiles in sushi missing and in disrepair due to establishment undergoing renovation. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Observed cases of takeout containers stored on floor at entrance of kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed container of avocado stored on floor in sushi area.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Observed kitchen wall in disrepair due to establishment undergoing renovation.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Observed krab meat thawing at room temperature on prep table in sushi area.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching limes with bare hands and placing them to glass cup for customer. Coached employee who discarded limes, washed hands and put on gloves. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for various containers of vegetables.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Observed Handwash sink in bar not accessible for employee use at all times due to pan of lettuce being stored inside sink.

10/22/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10937564

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 8 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach in cooler.
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Located on prep shelves in kitchen area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in walk in cooler in disrepair.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed cases of sauces stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Observed raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

3/26/2025· 1y ago

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauces stored on floor throughout kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between reach in coolers. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as a liner for various food containers.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored over various ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chef in sushi station feeling up pitcher of water from hand washing sink.
  • 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 and emailed form to operator.

9/23/2024· 1y 6mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 8 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pan of cooked beef thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw conch and cooked octopus stored in same container. Located in reach in cooler. Chef separated. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Located in sushi area.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep shelves in kitchen area rusted.

4/15/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8485235

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout containers being stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining cooked pork chops in walk in cooler.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Due to dead battery. Manager changed. Corrected On-Site

8/25/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8371429

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located on prep table next to stove. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of drinks being stored on floor in dining room and various containers of sauces being stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Ambient temperature was 73°F and located on prep table next to stove.
  • 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 and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed filling sanitizer buckets with water from hand washing sink in kitchen area.
  • 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 and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(919 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
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Features

✓ 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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