Nobu Miami Beach
4525 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334912
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate, 6 basic (2 repeats)-25
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw beef patty above sauce inside the walk in cooler. Employee inverted them.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Observed some tags without date.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Cold holding unit used to store cook-chill/sous vide ROP food that is held more than 48 hours does not have a continuous electronic monitoring system to record time and temperature.
No electronic monitoring for approved cook chill.
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan.
Establishment is not maintaining records for approved hazard plan.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed employee rinsing a towel inside hand sink and another one discarding water inside the hand sink at the sushi bar.
Basic6
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Observed ice scoop left on the top side of ice machine, surface has not been sanitized.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine used for drinks.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.
Observed water falling from ceiling , draining into the floor.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed accumulation Observed accumulation of water on the prep area floor.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Earlier inspections 1
B89Complaint inspection8 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 7, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw beef above ham in the walk in cooler. Person in charge changed the storage order.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: 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 handle touching the rice. Person in charge fixed it immediately.
Fixed on the spot
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Rice scoop in standing water .
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Observed ice scoop on the top of the ice machine in the kitchen. Person in charge sent it to ware washing area. Scoop was sanitized.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets ( pastry service line) .
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed big gap underneath the door that opens to the outside .
Repeat violation
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Observed missing light cover at the prep area.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.