AKASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
5830 S DIXIE HWY · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143-3645
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (57F – Cold Holding) located in the kitchen at reach in cooler. Operator moved to the container to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed garlic in oil (72F – Cold Holding) at preparation table next to stove., as per operator less than one hour. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Provide via email to operator. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: 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. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the hand sink next to the sushi bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the hand sink next to the sushi bar. **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Provided to operator via email. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed 14 employees were trained by Florida Restaurant and Lodging, 01-31-24 , Not original copies. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled located next to the 3 compartment sink in the dishwashing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled located next to the 3 compartment sink in the dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside of container of rice located in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed bowl with no handle inside of container of rice located in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
21-05-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth touching the sushi race at preparation area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth touching the sushi rice at preparation area. **Time Extended**
06-09-1Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located in reach in cooler at the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed 6 individuals tilapia at 62F room temperature inside the vacuum package bearing the label. **Admin Complaint**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed In front of the sushi area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in reach in cooler at the sushi bar. Observed hood filter soiled located in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed gasket soiled in reach in cooler at the sushi bar. Observed hood filter soiled located in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers with shrimp, chicken and beef with old labels inside of the walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
25-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service article stored in shelf under the aquarium right across the sushi bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service article stored in shelf under the aquarium right across the sushi bar **Time Extended**
36-30-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall located by the sushi rice area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall located by the sushi rice area. **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the preparation area across the reach in cooler by the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: . Observed in the preparation area across the reach in cooler by the kitchen. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:35 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.