GYU KAKU JAPANESE BBQ
34 SW 13 ST R1, Miami FL 33130 · 305.406.1583
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf near cook line with rust accumulation.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles near ware washing area in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located at reach in cooler prep station with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers located door handle ind is repair near cook line.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall near walk in freezer in disrepair.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with rusted shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection 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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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters at ice machine missing service date.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler handle at kitchen area broken and in poor repair.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice chest at server area. Manager placed scoop correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler at cook line with soiled handle.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed uncooked rice in a bin at warewashing area not labeled. Manager labeled bin.
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for white rice with time marking at cook line with no written procedures. Provided to manager via email.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath three compartment sink and dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair inside RIF at cook line entrance.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line by HWS.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by HWS at bar area.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath three compartment sink and dish machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean top surfaces of all kitchen shelves from dust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwashing area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
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.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area walls.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over washed vegetables.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan covers soiled at cook line coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink at kitchen entrance leaking.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (56F - Cold Holding) resting in ice for less than 1hr per person in charge. Person in charge added more ice and water to cool tofu.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no independent measuring device for high temp dish machine. Discussed with person in charge.
Food stored on floor. Observed two jugs of fryer oil on floor. Person in charge placed on shelves.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensil at front counter in water at 68F. Person in charge dumped water and placed utensils in ware washing.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels shucked to clean stacked food containers in back kitchen.
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.