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SUSHI KO

7971 SW 40 ST STE 12 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33155

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3334437
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8606467
DBPR license2323887

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 3 hours prior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 3 hours prior. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 2 hours prior. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. 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 Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel and sponge stored inside hand sink at sushi area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed food debris maids hand sink at cook line. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed sponge inside hand sink at sushi area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: 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**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic38-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled at dry storage area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.