KYOJIN JAPANESE SEAFOOD BUFFET
6212 S DIXIE HWY · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-10-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over cooked noodles inside the refrigerator at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches in the back area of the kitchen dry storage next to the water heater on the door of the water heater room and on the floor next to the three compartment sink area. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed at the cook line reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sushi rolls inside the walk-in cooler made on 06/11/19 with no date marking. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 14
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the rice container inside the walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
23-21-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sauces stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-70-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. observed inside the kitchen area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. observed next to the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-05-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. observed shrimp (solid) thawing in running water. **Corrected On-Site**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. observed at the cook line reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-41-4Basic – Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:30 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.