AOKI TEPPANYAKI
7535 N KENDALL DR #2 530 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dm with 0 ppm. Observed 0 ppm; bar DM. **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies in kitchen on prep table; touching wall. Observed 3 live flies in warewash area flying. Observed 3 live flies on wall at waiter station. Observed 2 live flies at bar area; 1 in air and 1 on soda nozzle. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at cooler in sushi kitchen; raw beef over raw shrimp. Operator fixed on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-20-4High Priority – Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs on counter not in use; operator placed into cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unable to tell inspector final cooking temperature for chicken. Inspector went over process with employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife magnet in sushi kitchen. Observed shelves with food and dust where dishes are kept at sushi bar. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator placed in sink to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none at hand sink in warewash area. Operator replaced on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet at sushi kitchen. Observed on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 15
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed outside if beer cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above beer cooler. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – 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 reach in across cook line against wall in poor repair. No tcs foods stored inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of water on top of dish machine. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Operator fixed on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at sushi bar area. Operator placed into simmering water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed copy of last inspection not available. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple exterior of equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer at bar; uncovered ice cubes for drinks. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in warewash. Observed across cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor of sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:18 AM.
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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.