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
36 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 7 lives roaches in sushi bar.
41-09-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. By prep line. WD-40 spray, roach spray.
41-25-4High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Behind salad bar, storage area.
Intermediate 6
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-24-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink.
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Sushi bar, 5 reach in cooler in the kitchen area, Habachi area.
22-18-4Intermediate – Soil residue in food storage containers.Reach coolers. containers.
Basic 27
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
23-16-4Basic – Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel and/or soap dispenser. Kitchen area.
36-40-5Basic – Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, grease, or food debris. Fryers.
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen prep cooler, under flat grill.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Runner station.
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Kitchen prep cooler .
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 at the entrance of the runner station, 30 under the buffet line by hand sink, one dead in ice cream freezer located in kitchen area, three under grill. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Sushi bar.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris.
36-71-4Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Kitchen area, dishwasher area, three compartment sink.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda machine, kitchen area, behind ice machine, under hand sink Habachi area.
23-19-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Sushi bar, 5 reach in cooler in kitchen area.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment under fryers, grill.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Dishwasher area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Sushi bar.
36-70-4Basic – Objectionable odor in establishment. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
23-12-4Basic – Reach in ,Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Next to the Pepsi cooler in kitchen area, walk in cooler.
23-14-4Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top shelf in kitchen area, walk in cooler,walk in freezer doors
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Habachi cooler, kitchen coolers, sushi bar coolers. **Repeat Violation**
36-72-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area, dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Kitchen area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in buffet bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:03 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
10 observation(s)
2 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.