What is Shinju Japanese Buffet's health inspection score?

Shinju Japanese Buffet has a SafeDine safety score of 0 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Shinju Japanese Buffet last inspected?

Shinju Japanese Buffet was last inspected on November 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Shinju Japanese Buffet have?

Shinju Japanese Buffet has 62 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Shinju Japanese Buffet safe to eat at?

Shinju Japanese Buffet has a safety score of 0/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Shinju Japanese Buffet serve?

Shinju Japanese Buffet serves Japanese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Shinju Japanese Buffet

Name: Shinju Japanese Buffet
Address: 8800 SW 72 ST, Miami, 33173
Rating: 0

8800 SW 72 ST, Miami

Last Inspected: 11/17/2025

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0Poor

Japanese•Kendall

Ranked #893 of 934 in KendallBetter than 32% of japanese restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Nov 17, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

20.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-149

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-17 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-34 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-23 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

8800 SW 72 ST, Miami, FL 33173

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jan

Oct 2025

1 inspections

8 high priority

1 intermediate

17 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

18 basic

Nov

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Complaint Full1 Routine - Food1 Routine

Nov 25

Complaint Full InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

5 High2 Med18 Basic

25 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−144 pts

High Priority (6)

−110 pts

35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(3x)Risk Factor−30
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display(2x)−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−10 pts

27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (7)

−24 pts

23Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2
02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(4x)−8
10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4

Base deductions−144 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

8 High1 Med17 Basic

26 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−155 pts

High Priority (7)

−110 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (3)

−25 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled(2x)−10
02ANo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (7)

−20 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(3x)−6
10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−155 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Jan 23

Routine Inspection

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

11Food from unapproved source−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−48 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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