AOKO
2304 NE 2ND AVE, Miami FL 33137
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw wagyu stored above raw fish by reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken frozen stored in plastic ziplock bags stored over raw ground beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (67F - Cold Holding) at front counter by sushi area, as per employee took out from reach in cooler to served for customer. Employee stored inside reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm), employee prepared new solution, Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board by sushi station front counter soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cleaning sponge stored inside hand sink by front counter. Employee removed.
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/
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by back kitchen near mop sink. Employee provided.
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 new employees hired two months ago no proof of training for Julian Gonzalez, Kevin Ovando.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink front counter. Employee provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch bowl stored inside reach in coolers gaskets soiled back kitchen near.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed while preparing food at sushi bar station.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of raw Frozen hamachi stored on floor across mop sink. Employee stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled gaskets soiled by front counter sushi area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by prep area front counter.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as a liner with contact with veggies at reach in cooler by ware washing area.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Manager prepared new solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not inverted stored above three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food family meals not segregated for customers food by reach in cooler and reach in freezer by kitchen near ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan floor dusty by hand sink near ware washing area. Observed reach in cooler gaskets front counter soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water by hand sink ware washing area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by prep area across three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not labeled by wares washing area. Observed squeeze bottle with oil not labeled by sushi area.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and small plate stored inside hand sink front counter. Manager removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employees bottles drinks stored near rice cooker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a floor fan dusty at ware washing area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink slow draining water near mop sink.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under three compartment sink. Manager stored correctly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze plastic bottle of olive oil not labeled at front counter. Manager labeled.
Mar 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 of training for employees Chi and Tomo. As per operator working more than one year.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed sport cloth used as a food contact surface at reach in cooler for fish at front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board at storage dry area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelet and other employee wearing a wrist watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees not wearing hair restraints while preparing food at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area.
Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in freezer blocking hand sink. Operator moved reach in freezer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw salmon, raw tuna, raw hamachi on the menu and products is not identified as a raw and linked to consumer advisory.
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 of training for employees Chi and Tomo. As per operator working more than one year.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator conducting ROP for raw beef,raw chicken. As per operator product remains inside packages for more than 48 hours stored at reach in freezer near mop sink. Operator open bags during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowl not inverted above three compartment sink. Operator inverted during inspection.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed sport cloth used as a food contact surface at reach in cooler for fish at front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board at storage dry area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelet and other employee wearing a wrist watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees not wearing hair restraints while preparing food at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed ROP packages of raw beef and raw chicken missing required information.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe at three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored at mop sink area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored at preparation area front counter. Operator removed during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt stored inside a container at preparation area not labeled.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.