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TOKU MODERN ASIAN

19575 BISCAYNE BLVD #1109 · AVENTURA · Dade County · FL 33180

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 30, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3325715
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8344969
DBPR license2337664

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in sushi area reach in cooler. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed Sushi rice being held at 101°F in sushi area and cooked duck being held at 55°F in kitchen area. Per chef foods had only been out for about 1 hour. Chef added date marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sushi rice being held at 101°F in sushi area and cooked duck being held at 55°F in kitchen area. Per chef foods had only been out for about 1 hour. Chef added date marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand washing sink in soup area and employee filling pitcher with water from hand washing sink in kitchen area. Advised chef and he coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#16Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Observed establishment offering various raw items on menu however menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer Advisory to operator and he posted at host stand. Chef stated that menus are being reprinted adding the consumer Advisory. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chef inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of raw salmon being stored on floor. Located in production area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of chop sticks being stored on floor in dry storage area. Chef instructed employee to move to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.