KIMBOP
12578 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 786-315-1667
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw pork in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for 3 menu items that contained raw sunny side up eggs. Operator placed asterisk onto all menus next to items and referred to consumer advisory.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink in storage area. Operator provided.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers broken throughout.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed case if plastic water bottles stored on floor in storage area. Operator removed.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glasses stored inside hand sink in kitchen area.
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/. Observed no certified food manager on duty with 4+ employees working. Manager arrived during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile cracked near floor drain in dish area
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor in drink prep area. Operator picked up water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking from hand sink in kitchen.
May 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 manager certificate expired for Andrew Nelson 1/18/2025. No other employees are food manager certified.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor in front kitchen. Operator picked up water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler door in back prep area across from triple sink.
Nov 14, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rear kitchen prep area, cut cabbage (71F - Cold Holding); as per manager for 45 minutes. Manager placed into cooler. Observed at front kitchen, tapioca (80F - Cold Holding). As per manager for 1 hour. Manager placed into cooler to cool.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at rear kitchen hand sink, blocked by a stool with cutting boards. Manager removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of rice.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled dirty dishes then handled clean unwrapped utensils and single serve napkins without washing hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available at the time of the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer in wrong order, operator corrected wash,rinse,sanitize order, redid all previously done utensils.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw pork in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked eggs dated on 11/30 in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
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 in HWS at sushi station, employee restocked during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container in kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at sushi station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink at preparation table at sushi station. Employee removed during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment in kitchen area, also at sushi station.
Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored on floor at sushi preparation area. Employee rearranged properly.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in cooked vegetables container, employee removed during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers stored above 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler at sushi area, also soiled interior of reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above kimchi located in the table top reach in cooler.
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. Observed for Yong N, Matthew N as per operator both working at the establishment for more than two months.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the bulk rice bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents located in the kitchen soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled drinking water stored on the dry storage floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled,kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for squeeze bottles containing sauces and oils.
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.