Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach

Last inspected:

2995 Ne 163 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Overview

Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach has been emergency-closed once, on April 25, 2018, for roach activity. Across 32 inspections dating back to 2016, the facility recorded 330 violations, averaging 10.3 per inspection — nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in at least 7 inspections, proper cooking temperatures in at least 6, food contact surface sanitation in at least 8, and time-as-a-control violations in at least 6. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 4 inspections, and allergen awareness violations in at least 5. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Two consecutive routine inspections on December 1, 2025 both found significant violations — the first, with 24 violations including one high-priority finding, was completed with no further action; the second, with 21 violations including one high-priority violation, resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended.

Most recent closure: April 25, 2018 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

32Inspections
330Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 10.3 violations / inspection 10.3 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

Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 15:43:00

Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2018023156 $400.00 Apr 25, 2018 Miami (Doral)

Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)

— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections45 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

— 8 inspections75 violations · 44 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach last inspected?
Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach last shut down?
Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach was last shut down on April 25, 2018 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 Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach are: Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach had?
Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach find?
Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach was most recently inspected on December 1, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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.
Has Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Sim Sim Restaurant in North Miami Beach been fined?
Sim Sim Restaurant 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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