GYU KAKU JAPANESE BBQ
11327 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop for serving rice inside standing water at 82F, employee removed scoop, employee was coached on proper holding temperature 135 F above. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over vegetables inside walk in cooler. Employee stored product properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over sausages and RTE vegetables. Operator relocated chicken and beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 over raw beef inside reach in cooler in kitchen area across reach in freezer. Chef removed product and stored it properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handling raw chicken and RTE food without changing gloves and washing hands. Kitchen Manager was coached on how to use gloves and handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tofu (66F – Cold Holding); seaweed (67F – Cold Holding) at preparation table next to rice cooker. As per the manager since 10am more than 4 hours . Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (50F – Cold Holding); raw beef (49F – Cold Holding); raw liver (49F – Cold Holding); cooked ground chicken (55F – Cold Holding) at drawer reach in cooler. As per manager less than 3 hours. And tofu (66F – Cold Holding); seaweed (67F – Cold Holding) at preparation table next to rice cooker. As per the manager since 10am more than 4 hours . Manager moved product to reach in freezer for immediate cooling. second temp -Observed raw pork (43- Cold Holding); raw beef (42- Cold Holding); raw liver (42F-Cold holding) and operator discarded cooked ground chicken, tofu, and seaweed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to flour at under preparation table. **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500 +ppm) operator added water , final concentration: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500 +ppm); operator added water, final concentration: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-59-4Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 195F external ) **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without a handle inside sesame seeds container. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between equipment in preparation table across from oven, employee removed and stored it properly. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
12B-09-5Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed cook chewing gum while preparing food in kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Next to bathroom. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on the edge of handwashing sink, at preparation area, operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at preparation area. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean metal container with old labels being stored across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside reach in cooler on top preparation table. Employee removed bottle water. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at preparation area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken not covered inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sesame seeds not labeled with common name in kitchen area next to reach in freezer, Manager labeled product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.