Iron Sushi — Restaurant in North Miami Beach

*IRON SUSHI

16350 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY

NORTH MIAMI BEACH

ORDERED SHUT 11/17/20

45 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the shelf over a container of cooked chicken, which sits on drain board in the kitchen; approximately 3 live roaches crawling next to the three compartment sink; 1 live roach crawling on the reach in cooler in the kitchen; approximately 2 live roaches crawling alongside the front counter; 1 live roach crawling on wall in dining area by the garbage can; 1 live roach crawling at the front southern door entrance, 2 live roach crawling under the Pepsi cooler at the front counter.”

“Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 10+ roach droppings behind the reach in cooler.”

“Dead roaches on premises. At time of call back inspection observed approximately 7+ dead roaches in dining area, 3+ dead roaches in the front counter, 2 dead roaches in the kitchen mop sink, 7 dead roaches under the three compartment sink, 1 dead roach by front counter reach in cooler, 2 dead roaches next to reach in cooler in the kitchen.”

“Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Repeat Violation.”

“Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching face, and rubbing hair, then picked up lids to cover sushi rolls order. Repeat Violation.”

“Hot water takes too long to reach hand wash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed hot water takes too long to reach in hand wash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Location at front counter and kitchen hand wash sinks. Water did not reach 100°F. Per Operator heater goes off and on, and does not stay on after 5mins today. Repeat Violation.”

“Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed stove, front counter preparation tables, grill and rice cooker Repeat Violation.”

“Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.”

“Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.”

“Soil residue in food storage containers. Observed soil residue in flour, sugar, rice, soy sauce, and cooking oil storage containers....

Unfortunately, for my finances, I eat here (pretty much since I’ve moved nearby) at least four times a week. My favorite is the Aubrey salmon torched Toro and the salmon tempura. I haven’t tried anything else but my family loves it. It’s a small place so if you’re looking for a nice upscale restaurant to eat at the food matches that of an upscale restaurant, but not the atmosphere… so I would suggest taking your food to go, they do charge a dollar for the sauces but it’s worth it. They’re delicious. Their service is extremely fast so if you’re thinking you’re gonna order some food and take your time getting it don’t complain if it’s not piping hot…. when they tell you 10 minutes or 20 minutes or whatever time they give you that’s exactly when it will be done! I’m doing this for the free cheesecake that comes with a review🤭 lol I’ve never tried the dessert so I guess I’ll get hooked on to something new! But their food is really fresh. I love it and I am completely addicted to it. I don’t think I would try sushi at any restaurant because I’m not a sushi person. It’s just that one day I got really sick (NOT FROM IRON SUSHI BUT STRESS) and I couldn’t hold any food down and this place nursed me back to health with their Salmon tempura and then I decided to try salmon Aubrey Toro, and now I love both of those and there GINGER AND wasabi is so fresh and so good. I can eat a spoonful of that by itself.

At times there might not be someone that can fully understand English and that can be a little frustrating if you’re calling over the phone. But that was only one time for me. I don’t think the owners or anyone was there that day so I just went down there luckily I live close by and I could just point to what I wanted. And it actually was...

I must say this place sucks. Over two hours of wait for delivery when i only live a block away. Knowing this i decided to go to the restaurant and now i understand why they are always late and never on time. WILLY IS A NASTY SUSHI CHEF. He dont clean his utensils when he is done making sushi. I have seen how he even treats the poor cashiers there. He makes them feel like they are dumb and useless. He is not a good manager at all. I think the problem here is not the cashier or the other employees. The problem here is the "manager" named Willy. I have seen the job of the cashier and is not easy task. I have never seen a cashier here that last to much. Sasha and Cristina are great in customer service but this manager is not. My recommendation is to get him out. Cause I have been coming to this store for the past year I have seen 5 different cashier. And when u see in a business on and off positions, usually is the management. So please get Willy out of this restaurant. He is making your business drop completely.The manager has VERY POOR skills when it comes to be a leader. He never faces the customer for his mistake. Always blames the cashier, when the cashier took the order and put specifically NO MUSHROOMS and he did not read the specifications and add it the mushrooms. Im allergic to them. Again is not the cashier or other employees it is the Manager that is a problem. This place is not what it used to be. Willy must be out. Im going to health...