Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HIRO'S JAPANESE RESTAURANT

3007 NE 163 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 331604422

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 28, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3690252
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13619769
DBPR license2324640

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Stand up reach in cooler in the dry storage area: employees probiotics, magnesium inside, and aloe Vera stored on and above shelves with cucumbers.Discussed the proper procedures with the operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Stand up reach in cooler in the dry storage area: Kimchi sauce stored inside a Home Depot bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler in the dry storage area: raw beef stored above kimchi sauce. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Most cutting boards inside the kitchen.

#11Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. NRFSP: Kersaint D., Rodney D., Maki R., Risal F., Jorge H., Frank S., Fanes J., all expired 01/17/26

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen, area with the tools nearby the employee restroom, and the dry storage area. Observed employees cleaning during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Back storage area: sticky traps hanging above soy sauce and vinegar seasoning, Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: cans of chili paste stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Covers for the walk in cooler soiled and the large fan cover by the cook line soiled. Observed employees cleaning during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen. Observed employees cleaning during the inspection.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.