KAIYO
81701 OLD HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · 6645556
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
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
6 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw poultry over cut lettuce
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled
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.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Stanley 2/23/26
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Terry cloth Towel under vegetable in lift lid unit
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in kitchen
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored of. Shelf is sushi area holding clean utensils
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Scent bomb stored on shelf in sushi area holding clean utensils.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense in flour
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat sauces is squeeze bottle at sushi station. Raw shell eggs stored over milk in prep room stand up cooker
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at sushi area 82F, not date or time marked
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A hose is stored in the handwashing sink at front service area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Clean water pitchers stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 12 pieces of thawed raw tuna in unopened vacuum package in the walk-in cooler. 37F
Food stored on floor in dry storage room
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled at front bar area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in dry storage room
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, herbs in stand up cooler in prep room
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice in holding unit at 78F. chef discarded thar was left over from last night.
Can opened soiled with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense panko, flour, sugar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna unopened and thawed in stand up cooler, and in walk in cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Gaskets on reach in sushi station cooler in poor repair.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler has soiled gaskets
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
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/
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage and
Clean dishware stored next to handwash sink below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips or splash from people's hands at sushi area.
Food stored on floor in dry storage and walk-in cooler
Ice machine exterior soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The exterior of Blue ice scoop holder is soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm 200ppm quaternary
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sushi rice left out over night @ 80 F.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice lef over from last night at 80F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.sushi rice at 80 F left out overnight. Stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar the soda gun is soiled. Can opener blade is soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand wash sink.in kitchen
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in dish area. The hot water dial doesn't work. No water and know just spins freely
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean Sushi rice mixing brown stored on the floor in dry storage room
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and chewing gum on shelf in food service area
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid is cracked
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at bar by floor drain. Water coming from reach in cooler
Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The bar Soda gun holster is soiled The blue Ice scoop holder on out door ice machine is soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler holding water bottles and milk and mixersin bar area,
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.