Umami Fusion Asian Kitchen
19658 NW 27 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331866
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 11 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 7 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 11, 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 foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler.
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed shrimp, Rangoons, chicken bites and spring rolls in walk in cooler and reach in freezer not covered.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
In the kitchen. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
In the ware-washing area.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
By the mop sink.
Earlier inspections 1
Licensing inspection7 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 17, 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.
7 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 chicken over tubs of RTE soy sauce.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed old food debris inside the front counter handwashing sink.
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed Fried onions, peanuts in containers with no name label.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed oyster sauce metal can used as a scoop with no handle in the rice. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside the front counter handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in the kitchen. As per operator tiles were bought and will be received on 8/19/26.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.