GYU KAKU JAPANESE BBQ
11327 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in across freezer: sliced beef (49F – Cold Holding); raw beef (51F – Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily threw out. Observed reach in across stove with ambient temp of 50F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: Across stove: calamari (63F – Cold Holding); eggs (50F – Ambient ); raw beef (49F – Cold Holding). Operator removed all items and placed into freezer for rapid chill. Observed Observed reach in across fryers with ambient temp of 56F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: tuna (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F – Cold Holding); hard boiled egg (49F – Cold Holding). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray next to graham crackers across triple sink. Operator removed spray for proper segregation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**
Basic 8
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **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 stove with ambient temp of 50F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: Across stove: calamari (63F – Cold Holding); eggs (50F – Ambient ); raw beef (49F – Cold Holding). Operator removed all items and placed into freezer for rapid chill. Observed Observed reach in across fryers with ambient temp of 56F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: tuna (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F – Cold Holding); hard boiled egg (49F – Cold Holding). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag in walk in cooler on food shelf. Operator moved from top of food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed outside of walk in cooler. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in coolers across cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 11:14 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.