Japon in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139JAPON in Miami Beach has accumulated 43 violations across 15 inspections since 2017, averaging 2.9 per visit. The facility operated under the name "The Grill" from 2021 to 2022. Fire safety records document four boiler certificate violations, with multiple expired certificates cited repeatedly between 2021 and 2024. In February 2026, inspectors issued a warning after finding 14 violations, including 3 high-priority items, though the facility achieved compliance upon callback inspection.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Japon in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Japon in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Japon in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Japon in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Japon in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Japon in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 26, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Japon in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Japon in Miami Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food storage, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Japon in Miami Beach had?
- Japon in Miami Beach has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Japon in Miami Beach find?
- Japon in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on February 26, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Japon in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Japon in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Japon in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Japon in Miami Beach has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Japon in Miami Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Grill (2021-2022).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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