Ginza Japanese Buffet

16153 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332782

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 73 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 1, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.Intermediate · 19 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 22 complaint inspection
5 intermediate, 15 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-27
Safety score73

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Sep222026

Complaint inspection

20 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 1, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 7 Basic
What was still cited
Basic7
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed can with no handle used to dispense dry rice.
  More time given
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Repeat violationMore time given
  Observed ceramic plates used for buffet line cracked and broken.
  More time given
  Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  Repeat violationMore time given
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) throughout establishment covered with standing water.
  More time given
- Code 38, Lighting: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  Repeat violationMore time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 22, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
20 violations found:
- 5 Intermediate
- 15 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate5
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  Observed oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic container tops stored inside.
  Observed employee filling pot with water from Handwash sink in kitchen area.
  Advised manager that sink cannot be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Basic15
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed various tubs of ice cream stored on floor in walk in cooler.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed can with no handle used to dispense dry rice.
  Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  Repeat violation
  Observed ceramic plates used for buffet line cracked and broken.
  Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  Repeat violation
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Observed establishment reusing jug meant for single use.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Observed Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  Observed screen door with hole.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) throughout establishment covered with standing water.
- Code 38, Lighting: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Sep32026C73Routine inspection16 violations, 4 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitSep 3, 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.
16 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for prepared sushi and sushi rice identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
  Per manager food had only been out for about 1 hour. Manager added time marking.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed raw tuna stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler.
  Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink next 3 compartment sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic container tops stored inside.
Basic11
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed various containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler/ freezer.
  Advised manager and he moved to shelf.
  Repeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  Located next to rice cooker.
  In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed can with no handle used to dispense food.
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and sushi cooler door in disrepair.
  Repeat violation
  Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Observed plastic jugs meant for single use reused as scoops.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Observed hole in screen door.
  Repeat violation
- Code 38, Lighting: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.