NIKUDO JAPANESE BUFFET
18812 S DIXIE HWY · CUTLER BAY · Dade County · FL 33157
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03A-16-4High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-05-4High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-4High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 2 in back area, 1 in mop sink, 8 in storage closet, 3 under kitchen equipment, 1 in a non working reach-in cooler located in the kitchen line.
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler crab meat 74°F,Tilapia 77°F,Chicken 77°F,Cut lettuce 80°F
Intermediate 8
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
03F-10-4Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
02A-01-4Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 21
16-15-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen equipments
08B-45-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Meat.
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Plates.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises.
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair.Walk-in cooler.
36-71-4Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Kitchen.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment Under grills
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of oven
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:15 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
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5 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.