Japon in Miami Beach

Last inspected:

2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Overview

JAPON 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.

15Inspections
43Violations
0Closures
4Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Japon in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 2.9 violations / inspection 2.9 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Japon in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificates FL096429; FL096429; FL096430; FL131411 all expired on 03/01/2019 **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or expired boiler certificate available for boiler. Observed boiler jurisdiction number's 133619 expired 5/20/21; 093572; 093573; 093674 All expired 5/8/2021. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or expired boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler jurisdiction number's 133619 expired 5/20/21; 093572; 093573; 093674 All expired 5/8/2021.

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
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

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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