Miyako Jap Rest
5844 SW 73 St, South Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2328478
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 Jul 16 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 intermediate, 16 basic (8 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-27
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 16, 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.
21 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw pork above carrots. Observed raw chicken above soy sauce in walk in cooler.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Observed outside at mop sink.
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed soiled dry food and dish racks.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed container in hand sink at front counter.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed unlabeled spray bottles with chemicals at waiter station.
Basic16
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed cases of soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed multiple food handlers with bracelets on.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed in multiple reach in freezers.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed microwave interior soiled across cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed in reach in across cook line.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. Observed multiple pieces of equipment soiled.
Repeat violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed soiled microwave and reach in cooler handles soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed at back door near restrooms.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed in kitchen, front counter and walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed at front counter, walk in cooler and kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed under hand sink in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed throughout kitchen.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed multiple tiles with water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed under cook line.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed mop in bucket; not in use.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.