Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GYU KAKU JAPANESE BBQ

11327 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3612617
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10901335
DBPR license2335168

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#11High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed bowls being washed and rinsed; not sanitized in what solution. Inspector spoke to operator and bowls were placed back in sink to be washed rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in across cook line; raw chicken above veggies. Operator fixed on site. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food and dish racks; dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.

Basic 10

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cup with no lid above triple sink.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed book bag on dry food rack. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed most recent inspection not available.

#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers across cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in both coolers across cook line.

#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.