SUSHI KO
7971 SW 40 ST STE 12 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33155
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (56F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per cook, product was prepared on the previous day. **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled dishes and then began removing clean dishes from dish machine, no hand wash. **Warning**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers raw fish on the menu, no letter of parasite destruction available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw fish stored over sauce at walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (56F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per cook, product was prepared on the previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (61F – Cold Holding) resting on containers at top portion of preparation cooler at cook line. As per cook, less than 10 minutes. Cook placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (119F – Hot Holding) inside rice cooker at server's station. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee increased unit temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 food employees preparing and serving food, no certified food manager on duty. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed Toshi and Douglas employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. **Warning**
Basic 10
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile at cook line. Also observed ceiling tiles missing across from back exit door near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed knives stored on soiled magnetic holster at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed sushi chef and cook preparing food not wearing hair restraint. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed cases of krab and dumplings stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 handle touching fruit beverage inside container. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing shield above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:39 PM.
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3 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.