KOKAI SUSHI & LOUNGE
9036-9040 NW 25 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bottom of reach in cooler: masago (49F – Cold Holding); salmon and cream cheese (52F – Cold Holding); krab mix (44F – Cold Holding); sweet plantain roll (47F – Cold Holding); salmon roll (46F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi bar: shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); eel (48F – Cold Holding); salmon (48F – Cold Holding); tuna (49F – Cold Holding) stored in the sushi bar reach in cooler for less than 30 minutes before inspection, operator placed items inside walk in freezer shrimp (39F – Cold Holding); eel (37F – Cold Holding); salmon (42F – Cold Holding); tuna (41F – Cold Holding). Observed bottom of reach in cooler: masago (49F – Cold Holding); salmon and cream cheese (52F – Cold Holding); krab mix (44F – Cold Holding); sweet plantain roll (47F – Cold Holding); salmon roll (46F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale was issued.
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed new rolls. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 16
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates by the reach in cooler at the cookline not protected, operator inverted plates properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler by the sushi station with ambient temperature of 46F.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. By the dishwasher. Operator threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at both reach in coolers at the cookline.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the entrance of the kitchen and ice machine.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the were washing area. Operator stored properly. Observed green plantains stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood in the kitchen with accumulated grease. Observed gaskets soiled in all reach in coolers. Observed fan next to 3 compartment sink with accumulated dust.
22-16-4Basic – Observed reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues at the cookline.
14-33-4Basic – Observed shelves in the were washing area rusted.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 2 clean containers with old labels, operator discarded containers. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In front of stove.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed escolar fish thawing in room temperature. Operator stored in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink and mop sink.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking from the ice machine into the floor by the entrance of the prep area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of prep table at the sushi bar, operator placed cloths in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.