SHINJU JAPANESE BUFFET
8800 SW 72 ST, Miami, FL, 33173
Most recent inspection
- Date
- November 17, 2025
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 25
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (25)
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeat
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalRepeat
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw shrimp inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 08A-17-6Critical
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken removed from original package stored over raw beef inside walk in freezer.
High Priority
- 41-07-4CriticalRepeat
Container of medicine improperly stored.
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of claritin stored on shelf above reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 12A-18-4Critical
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on soiled towel after washing hands in triple sink.
High Priority
- 40-06-5Repeat
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - 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 across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-11-5Repeat
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 35B-01-4Repeat
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At screen door.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At screen door. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Repeat
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream stored on floor inside second walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 42-02-4Repeat
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink outside blocked by garbage can and other items. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 21-04-4Repeat
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At hibachi station.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At hibachi station. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 35B-02-4Repeat
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Above prep table across from walk in cooler.
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Above prep table across from walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-33-4Repeat
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At wait station.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At wait station. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic
- 22-16-4Repeat
Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at triple sink.
Basic
- 21-12-4Repeat
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 12A-03-4
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands inside triple sink.
Intermediate
- 32-07-5
Bathroom facility not clean.
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed toilet in men's bathroom soiled.
Basic
- 11-27-4Repeat
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 via email
Intermediate - 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 via email **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 23-24-4Repeat
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 51-11-4Repeat
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near soda machine at wait station.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near soda machine at wait station. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-37-5Repeat
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen areas.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 12B-07-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in hibachi station.
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.