AOKI TEPPANYAKI
7535 N KENDALL DR #2 530 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
33 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed two containers labeled as amoxicillin stored inside kitchen sushi area. operator discarded the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon stored over oranges inside wRIC at sushi bar. Operator relocated the raw Salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw salmon inside RIC at prep area. Operator relocated the chicken and salmon to correct position. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at preparation table kitchen area. As per operator less than 30 minutes ago. Operator placed egg back in RIC. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed seared tuna (56F – Cold Holding) at RIC as per manager overnight. Operator segregated it to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seared tuna (56F – Cold Holding) at RIC as per manager overnight. Operator segregated it to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS by sushi bar kitchen with dumped ice inside. Observed employee washing WC inside HWS next to prep sink main kitchen area. Manager was informed that he HWS is only to wash employees hands. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at HWS by prep table inside main kitchen.
Basic 25
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with not handle inside brown sugar container at storage second floor. Operator discarded de bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavily soiled sealing vents all throughout main kitchen area.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pots stored not inverted under the prep counter at main kitchen area. Operator correct it. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at unisex employees bathroom at second floor.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at different prep tables main kitchen area with cut marks not longer cleanable.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a half open sandwich and a coffee cup stored on top of prep table at RIC inside kitchen at sushi bar. Operator discarded the food. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee car keys in top of prep table at RIC inside sushi bar kitchen. Employee removed key from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed containers wet nested at rack over dishwasher area.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at several point at main kitchen area, under and behind ice machine, by hall across from WIC.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located next sushi bar area and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top a ice machine surface Operator removed the scoop to be sanitized and place inside a bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside rice container inside kitchen area. Operator removed the scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongue store inside room temperature water at sushi bar kitchen. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed several RIC at sushi bar kitchen, sushi bar station, and main kitchen area without ambient thermometers.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets all throughout kitchen and sushi bar area heavily soiled.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing leaking fixtures under HWS at dishwashing area.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of RIC soiled all throughout kitchen area.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at sushi bar area and all throughout the main kitchen units. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed soup spoons at sushi bar area with food contact up.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in RIC under prep table across hibachi main kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed at HWS next to prep sink main kitchen entrance.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper Observed portioned salmon thawing at room temperature at prep table main kitchen area. Operator moved product to WIC while still frozen. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold like substance under and behind dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at HWS by prep table kitchen entrance and at prep sink at dishwashing station area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a brown sugar container at second floor storage area and, tempura flower at main kitchen area nor labeled with common name.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 12:59 PM.
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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.