SHINJU JAPANESE BUFFET
8800 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33173
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed operator thermometer soiled, operator cleaned thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat peas and carrots in reach in cooler in front of cook line. Observed raw tuna stored over canned biscuit dough inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands inside triple sink. Coached manager to advise employees to only use hand sinks for washing hands.
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. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of how to calibrate thermometer. Coached and sent handout with instructions. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on all employee food handler certificates. Operator added date of birth for all employees. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning substance not labeled on shelf near cook line. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 13
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at sushi bar.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured next to soda machine in wait station.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above dish machine dusty.
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 near cook line. Operator moved glasses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw tuna and boxes of shrimp stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator picked up products. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer on floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in wait station. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of rice with handle in contact with rice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored over food prep area in back near walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink next to triple sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers in sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.