Inspection Report

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GINZA JAPANESE BUFFET

16153 BISCAYNE BLVD · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33160

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 22, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3778192
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13917437
DBPR license2332782

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority5 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic container tops stored inside. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Observed employee filling pot with water from Handwash sink in kitchen area. Advised manager that sink cannot be used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate01C-10-4

Intermediate – Observed oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic35B-13-4

Basic – Observed screen door with hole. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic06-09-2

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. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) throughout establishment covered with standing water. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Observed Insect control device installed over food preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-01-5

Basic – Observed can with no handle used to dispense dry rice. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic14-12-4

Basic – Observed ceramic plates used for buffet line cracked and broken. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic25-32-4

Basic – Observed establishment reusing jug meant for single use. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Observed various tubs of ice cream stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.