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KAZUMI

260 CRANDON BLVD #16 · KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County · FL 33149

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3436034
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8725060
DBPR license2333590

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator set up three compartment sink to manually wash rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamachi (48F – Cold Holding); salmon (46F – Cold Holding) at sushi station reach in cooler, as per person in charge reach in cooler has been opened for approximately 1 hour. Advised person in charge to placed zip lock with ice for rapid cooling.

Intermediate 7

#11Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided to operator via email.

#12Intermediate53B-16-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of Cold holding maximum temperature, coached cook on correct temperatures.

#13Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dishwasher washed hands inside 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on correct procedures.

#14Intermediate53A-03-7

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 Jose Sanz certificate expired on 07-02-2024 and Carlos Delfino certificate expired on 7-03-2024.

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/

#17Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration procedures. Coached person in charge on correct procedures.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside sugar container at second floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at second floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of shelf with condiments.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at second floor.

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 83F on top of reach in cooler by cook line.

#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout preparation tables at second floor.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at second floor not labeled by the common name.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.