KIKO SUSHI SOUTH MIAMI
5829 SW 73 ST STE 5B · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
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 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-2024. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above miso paste.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at front counter cooler with ambient temperature of 54F. The following TCS foods stored inside: tempura shrimp (51F – Cold Holding); fried vegetables (55F – Cold Holding); tempura chicken (52F – Cold Holding); tofu (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there since prior day.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter cooler with ambient temperature of 54F. The following TCS foods stored inside: tempura shrimp (51F – Cold Holding); fried vegetables (55F – Cold Holding); tempura chicken (52F – Cold Holding); tofu (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there since prior day.
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Observed no form or kit. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food is kept. Observed knives stored on rusted shelves.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink near kitchen entrance with sponges stored inside. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit on site. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed no proof for any employees.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plans for sushi rice that is held on time.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves where dry food storage is. Observed under prep tables where flour and sugar are kept. Observed knives stored on rusted shelves.
Basic 12
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
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 at front counter cooler with ambient temperature of 54F. The following TCS foods stored inside: tempura shrimp (51F – Cold Holding); fried vegetables (55F – Cold Holding); tempura chicken (52F – Cold Holding); tofu (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there since prior day.
14-25-5Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed as shelf liner for sauces in kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce on floor of walk in cooler.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in between two coolers at front counter.
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature dishwasher machine not reading properly.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed in kitchen area; above prep table.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers above three compartment sink.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers throughout establishment.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in warewash area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:55 AM.
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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.