SUSHI KO
7971 SW 40 ST STE 12 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33155
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male cook line employee touch face with gloves and then touched clean dishes near kitchen prep area.
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement on wall behind dish machine.
Intermediate 3
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry storage shelves with rust accumulation.
Basic 19
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor inside walk in cooler.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling area at the ware washing station not smooth or easily cleanable.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen prep area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in back exit area with water damage. Observed ceiling tiles near kitchen prep area in disrepair.
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed blanket used as a food contact surface inside walk in cooler to cover unwashed produce.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach near back exit. Observed one dead roach next to dry storage shelves.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets through out establishment torn.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor near steam table station soiled.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed giant bin of rice in dry storage area with cracked lid.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of cooking oil on floor near back exit.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs on oven door handle at the main cook line.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon near rice cooker sorted in standing water at 74F.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler locate at sushi bar area with soiled gaskets.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash station leaking water from underneath pipe near ware washing area.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood system and wired connections behind cook line soiled with grease accumulation.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer with rust accumulation on shelves.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:26 AM.
Violation category totals
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7 observation(s)
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.