TAIKIN ASIAN CUISINE
7450 NW 104TH AVE, STE. C101 · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed cup washing machine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at cookline changed gloves with no hand washing after picking up dropped food from floor. Coached employee on correct procedure. Employee washed hand and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed 6 bottle of alcohol stored in drink ice at ice machine at ware-washing area. Bottles were removed and ice discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 bottle of alcohol stored in drink ice at ice machine at ware-washing area. Bottles were removed and ice discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed four containers of liquid eggs (66F – Cold Holding) at cookline. As per manager, less than two hours. Products were moved to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at warewashing area with plastic container inside. Container was moved. Also, observed metal strainer inside hand washing sink next to cookline. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Pedro Ocariz with no certified food manager certification at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
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/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar handwashing sink. Paper towels were provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 establishment using time as a public health control for rice and beans products, but no written plans. Provided manager with time as a public health control form via email. **Warning**
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dishmachine top soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at warewashing area. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation near cookline wearing bracelets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observe box of plantains on floor at walk-in freezer. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching panko inside storage container of panko near cookline. Scoop was correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:41 PM.
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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.