SUSHI KO
7971 SW 40 ST STE 12 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33155
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produced in the walk in cooler.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg (50F – ambient temperature ) stored in the kitchen reach in cooler, as per operator left the flip top open.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (46F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F – Cold Holding) stored in the kitchen reach in cooler, as per operator left the flip top open.
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to miso soup with food debris inside.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Sunny as the manager on duty with no manager Certificate. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no manager on duty. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees named Sunny, Cesar, Anna and David hired more than 60 days with no certification. **Repeat Violation**
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 sushi rice using Time as a public health, operator unable to provide form as its in the manager office.
Basic 8
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed walk in cooler with red snapper stored on the floor. Observed cases of Edamame stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water next to rice maker.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter reach in cooler with gasket soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in room temperature. Operator placed item back into the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:06 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.