AKI JAPANESE BUFFET
9605 NW 41ST ST, Doral FL 33178 · 305-982-8689
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at sushi station with deep marks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler/Walk-in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in paper towel dispenser at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager refilled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at interior of ice machine. Manager had employee clean interior.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting at sushi station with deep groove marks.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath screen door at rear exit of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of stored on the floor at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bones stored over ice cream at walk-in freezer. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at sushi front counter soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to three compartment sink blocked by scooter. Scooter was removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of sauce on floor by walk-in cooler. Container was removed from floor.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed whit scuttling board with deep cuts stored near 3 compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease location at wok line and hibachi line.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single-service plastic jug container cut in half reused to scoop rice. Operator discarded plastic jug container.
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above grill/fryer station of kitchen cookline.
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food employee training certificates expired on 1/5/2024 by International Food Service Executives Association.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed food splatter/stains on ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above grill/fryer station of kitchen cookline.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic jug cut in half to be used as a holder to store spoon used to dispense rice, located next to rice cooker. Manager discarded plastic jug.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination located at buffet stations.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a bowl of chives not kept covered or protected located at soup station of front buffet area. Manager covered bowl of chives with plastic wrap.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed jalapeños and ginger stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags inside walk in cooler.
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 expired food manager certification for Li Ping Huang, provided by National Registry of Food Safety, expired on 12/7/2023.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen screen door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed plates and bowls at front buffet line not kept inverted. Manager inverted bowls.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and wine not labeled, stored at kitchen cookline. Manager labeled squeeze bottles.
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