KAORI MIAMI
871 SOUTH MIAMI AVENUE, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 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. Provided to operator via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen can opener 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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection 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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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at prep/cold area shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC gasket in disrepair at cold area.
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 duck, pork, beef, and picahna being used within 48 hours with no date of production at WIC and WIF.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not label at entrance to prep and cold line. Container was labeled.
May 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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. Provided to operator via email.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed KANNON SWARIS expired on 3/11/25.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef tartare on the menu not identified as raw.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided the consumer advisory and the chef printed it and posted it on the wall.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The chef inverted the buckets.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. The chef put it in a stainless steel container.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine. High temperature. 120°. By probe. Assisted in setting up sanitizing by chlorine in Three compartment sink. 100 ppm.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry. multiple.
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.