KAMI-KOI SUSHI FUSION
13816 SW 56 ST, Miami FL 33175 · 786-872-9645
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
JAN 25
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (84F - Cold Holding) inside RIC drawers at cook line, as per cook from previous day.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce inside non food graded bag stored inside walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (84F - Cold Holding) inside RIC drawers at cook line, as per cook from previous day.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed white rice covered without letting product cool correctly.
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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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS by dishwasher.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice from previous day without any date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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. See stop sale. Observed fish inside ROP thawing, advised cook on correct procedures.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and raw fish thawing at room temperature, advised cook on correct procedures.
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside non food graded bag stored inside walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Served raw meat stored over ice cream inside reach in freezer located at dishwasher area.
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 stored over fruit frozen pulp.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (82F - Cold Holding). As per operator cooked the day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (82F - Cold Holding). As per operator cooked the day before.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon and a glass inside handwashing sink located under register front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink under register at front counter. Also no paper at hand wash sink located next to rational oven inside kitchen area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink under register at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen prep area and warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler inside kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed next to prep area exit.
Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of five gallon oil each stored on floor inside kitchen area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between ice holder and wall at front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door inside kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use ice scoop stored in standing water at 78F. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach-in cooler across from the expediting window and the reach-in cooler inside the kitchen area.
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed COOKED RICE (52F - Cooling) at cook line, as per employee made the day prior. Operator discarded product.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw steak stored over cooked rice at reach in cooler cook line.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at reach cooler at prep area corvina in original ROP packaging thawed completely.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures not written correctly.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line shelves rusting.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine in prep area missing service date.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe a plastic bowl use a scoop cooked rice at cook line reach in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen prep area and warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots on shelf over three compartment sink not inverted.
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 at reach cooler at prep area corvina in original ROP packaging thawed completely. Operator discarded item.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at ware washing area. Operator added a new container of sanitizer and with a final reading of 100ppm.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on plastic container at prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at prep area exit.
Food stored on floor. Reserve plastic cases of fry oil stored on the floor at Cook line.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed a buildup of condensation on hood filters At cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink located at sushi bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at cook line a ceramic container of msg not labeled.
Jun 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Explained form to operator, operator completed form.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the cooler next to the prep cooler in the kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink.
Apr 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cooked white rice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons inside of the kitchen hand washing sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Explained form to operator, operator completed form.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on the kitchen floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall next to ice machine.
Hood filter damage on the automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door. Employee removed them
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the cooler next to the prep cooler in the kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink.
Mar 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw salmon, tuna and swai offered on the menu raw. Products not identified and linked to consumer advisory.
Interior of oven at cook line has accumulation of old food debris.
Jan 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of bechamel sauce with date marking of 11-12 at reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed container of bechamel sauce with date marking of 11-12 at reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (56F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at sushi area. As per employee, product at room temperature for less than 2 hours. Discussed time as a public health control with cook and owner.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed crate, dish rack and plastic containers stored in front of hand sink at dish area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife sharpener stored inside hand sink at dish area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed food manager German employed more than 60 days, no proof of manager certificate.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw salmon, tuna and swai offered on the menu raw. Products not identified and linked to consumer advisory.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at dish area and front counter. Employees replenished paper towels.
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 sushi rice. Provided written procedures via email to owner.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee portioning fish not wearing hair restraint. Employee donned hat during inspection.
Interior of oven at cook line has accumulation of old food debris.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed stored cooking pot with old food debris on shelf near 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed walls near 3 compartment sink soiled with black substance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and dish area. Employee removed cloths.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the glass door reach in cooler at preparation area observed raw fish stored over ceviche sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed rice in a pot used to make sushi at front counter not time marked, operator stated that rice was placed out of temperature control at 12 pm today. Manager marked rice with the time marked on site.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. hand sink at cook line.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures for time control not available. Sent time control form to operator during the inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket with rice, sugar and flour stored on the floor by the walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled, oven located at cook line.
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All sinks have no paper towels
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. Discussed with operator.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. 2 sinks have no soap
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All sinks have no paper towels
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. Discussed with operator.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. 2 sinks have no soap
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler
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.