Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach

Last inspected:

16153 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Overview

Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach has been emergency-closed once, on August 17, 2015, for roach activity. The facility has accumulated 280 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.2 violations per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: food contact surface violations appeared in 13 of the most recent 7 inspections; handwashing and hand-washing facility violations were cited in 5 inspections; management awareness violations appeared in 6 inspections; and approved food source violations were documented in 5 inspections. Additional high-priority findings included allergen awareness violations, shell stock requirement violations, toxic substance control violations, time-as-control violations, and employee health reporting violations. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on August 29, 2025 was a complaint-based follow-up that resulted in Call Back - Complied after 9 violations were found.

Most recent closure: August 17, 2015 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
280Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 12.2 violations / inspection 12.2 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 11:13:00

Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2015037832 $400.00 Aug 17, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 4 inspections34 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections30 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach last inspected?
Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 29, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach last shut down?
Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach was last shut down on August 17, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach had?
Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach find?
Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach was most recently inspected on August 29, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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 V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
Has Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach been fined?
Ginza Japanese Buffet in North Miami Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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