KIKO SUSHI SOUTH MIAMI
5829 SW 73 ST STE 5B · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above miso paste. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed raw shell eggs stored above Krab; ready to eat. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at front counter cooler with ambient temperature of 54F. The following TCS foods stored inside: tempura shrimp (51F – Cold Holding); fried vegetables (55F – Cold Holding); tempura chicken (52F – Cold Holding); tofu (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there since prior day. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: fried vegetables (55F – Cold Holding); tempura chicken (52F – Cold Holding); tofu (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there since prior day. There was no food discarded. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter cooler with ambient temperature of 54F. The following TCS foods stored inside: tempura shrimp (51F – Cold Holding); fried vegetables (55F – Cold Holding); tempura chicken (52F – Cold Holding); tofu (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there since prior day. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed at front counter cooler with ambient temperature of 67F. The following TCS foods stored inside: fried vegetables (55F – Cold Holding); tempura chicken (52F – Cold Holding); tofu (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there since prior day. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed no form or kit; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food is kept. Observed knives stored on rusted shelves. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed soiled shelves where dry food is kept; at callback. **Time Extended**
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit on site. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed no test kit on site; at callback. **Time Extended**
16-62-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves where dry food storage is. Observed under prep tables where flour and sugar are kept. Observed knives stored on rusted shelves. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed rusted shelves where dry food storage is. Observed under prep tables where flour and sugar are kept. **Time Extended**
Basic 10
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed exterior soiled; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at front counter cooler with ambient temperature of 54F. The following TCS foods stored inside: tempura shrimp (51F – Cold Holding); fried vegetables (55F – Cold Holding); tempura chicken (52F – Cold Holding); tofu (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there since prior day. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed cooler with ambient temperature of 67F. **Time Extended**
14-25-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed as shelf liner for sauces in kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed as shelf liner for sauces in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in chest freezers; at callback. **Time Extended**
10-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in between two coolers at front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in between two coolers at front counter; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
16-38-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature dishwasher machine not reading properly. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed temperature dishwasher machine not reading properly; at callback. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers above three compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed old labels on containers above three compartment sink; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers throughout establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in reach in coolers throughout establishment; at callback. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in warewash area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in warewash area; at callback. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:54 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.