MIZUMI BUFFET AND SUSHI

Name: MIZUMI BUFFET AND SUSHI
Address: 3207 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33160, US
Rating: 13.5

3207 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33160

License #2330164

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

13.5 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 28, 2026 · 11 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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MIZUMI BUFFET AND SUSHI in NORTH MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 13.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 13 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 149 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 144 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on September 28, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 0 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust buildup.
[06-09-2] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw escolar bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
[08B-38-4] Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Observed raw Salmon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat sauces in reach in cooler(sushi cooler).
[03F-02-5] Observed sushi rice identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between wall and prep table.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[35B-08-4] Observed Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of food being stored on floor in dry storage area.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep table. Manager removed.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease buildup.
[14-17-4] Observed prep table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager removed.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed various pans of white fish stack on top of each other with the bottom of the above pan coming in direct contact of food.
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on on bar counter in customer reach.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed clams and crawfish thawing at rooms temperature. All located on cart in kitchen area.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto bucket from ceiling. Located in kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and flour removed from their original containers placed in plastic containers and not labeled.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored on shelf about prep table. Manager removed.
[11-27-4] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee clean wiping cloths in hand washing sink behind buffet line. Manager coached employee and cleaned sink.
[11-26-1] 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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead flies in control devices.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of rice and flour.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile throughout kitchen area soiled with accumulated black debris.
[06-09-1] 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] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed various kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in reach of customers.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various pans of cut vegetables.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in non food grade bags.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored on top of various cooked foods. Located in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs being stored at ambient temperature of 68F.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of asparagus being stored on floor under 3 compartment sink. Observed water from pipe draining into container of asparagus. Manager discarded.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
[05-07-4] Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturers specifications.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed batteries in soap dispenser dead.
[01C-01-4] No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Chef added.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed various cooked foods stored in walk in cooler not date marked. All were prepared on site more than 24 hours.