SHINJU JAPANESE BUFFET
8800 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33173
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of claritin stored on shelf above reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12A-18-4High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on soiled towel after washing hands in triple sink.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw shrimp inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken removed from original package stored over raw beef inside walk in freezer.
Intermediate 2
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands inside triple sink.
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 via email **Repeat Violation**
Basic 18
32-07-5Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Observed toilet in men's bathroom soiled.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near soda machine at wait station. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in hibachi station.
40-06-5Basic – 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 across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At screen door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream stored on floor inside second walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
42-02-4Basic – Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink outside blocked by garbage can and other items. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At hibachi station. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Above prep table across from walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At wait station. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at triple sink.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:32 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.