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KIKO SUSHI SOUTH MIAMI

5829 SW 73 ST STE 5B · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3439907
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8728933
DBPR license2336298

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-2024. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above miso paste.

#15High Priority01B-02-5

High 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.

Stop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High 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

#17Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 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.

#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink near kitchen entrance with sponges stored inside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – 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**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate53B-01-5

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. Observed no proof for any employees.

#23Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – 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.

#24Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – 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

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.

#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – 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.

#3Basic14-25-5

Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed as shelf liner for sauces in kitchen area.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce on floor of walk in cooler.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers.

#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in between two coolers at front counter.

#7Basic16-38-5

Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature dishwasher machine not reading properly.

#8Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed in kitchen area; above prep table.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers.

#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers above three compartment sink.

#11Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers throughout establishment.

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – 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.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
5 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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.