Inspection Report

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UMAMI

1400 NW 87 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 17, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3406307
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8553255
DBPR license2326950

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#19High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

#20High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs over raw chicken inside walk in cooler. Employee moved raw eggs and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steamed broccoli (45F – Cold Holding); dumplings (50F – Cold Holding); spring roll (51F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee, it has been there since last night. Operator discarded products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb missing at mop sink.

Intermediate 6

#23Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#24Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing glass windows at hand wash sink near sushi bar.

#25Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near bar area.

#26Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#27Intermediate53B-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.

#28Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two bottles of degreaser with no label underneath chemical storage with no label. Operator placed correct label. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 18

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on top of dishwashing machine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside sugar container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks in dry storage area not secured.

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout establishment soiled.

#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working properly. Digital thermometer reads 53F.

#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two cracked tiles in kitchen near cook line.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observe three buckets of soy sauce on floor. Observed bucket of oil on floor.

#9Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall with damage near dish washing machine.

#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed five tongs stored above kitchen equipment near cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board near coffee machine.

#12Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across the cook line. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.

#14Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near across the cook line with soiled interior.

#15Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen scallops being thawed at room temperature. Employee placed scallops under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.

#17Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry near mop sink.

#18Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing oil and sauces with no labels. Operator put correct labels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.