KOKAI SUSHI & LOUNGE
9036-9040 NW 25 ST, Doral FL 33172 · 305.477.2588
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (75 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator white rice was outside the whole night. Operator discarded white rice.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed tasks, changed gloves without previously washing hands.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. As per chef they already contacted the technician.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen, hand wash without paper.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet missing at hand sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Kitchen.
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two brooms blocking access to handwashing unit at Roos from ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizer towel stored at handwashing sink across from ice machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not available.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted storage racket next to dishwasher machine drying board.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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 a corvina fillets still frozen inside ROP bag thawing at walk in cooler, operator was coached on proper thawing ROP fish.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at some prep tables.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at both handwashing sink at front area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in freezer.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter unit.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit across from dishwasher machine.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted table bottom shelf next to sushi station.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door hinge broad front counter under sushi station area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unit across from dishwasher machine.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed kitchen staff changing gloves without washing hands prior.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed an open pack of escolar stored over a pack of ready to eat ama ebi shrimp at walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); escolar (47F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler, as per chef for less than four hours, chef placed it in other item in walk-in freezer for rapid cooling.
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 Rober Jose Ortega. 05/22/2020 Food Manager Certificate expired.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit across from dishwasher machine.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted table bottom shelf next to sushi station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door hinge broad front counter under sushi station area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under dishwasher drying rack area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic cooking oil container stored on kitchen floor.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unit across from dishwasher machine.
Stored food not covered. Observed shushi rice paper uncovered under fire extinguisher by sushi station, c her covered and moved it.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pack of frozen chicken and a peach of frozen beef thawing at room temperature at prep table.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an all throughout at several the kitchen/preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout at preparation tables.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed all throughout at rear door exit.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler unit front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At front counter reach-in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout at rear the kitchen/preparation area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed panko/tempura container not labeled.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves and not washing hands, employee was coached on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands and placed new gloves.
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. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at front counter not marked, as per chef less than 3 hours. Chef labeled the rice accordingly with the time.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed hot sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test thermometer available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. O at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen he and preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter preparation table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hand bag at walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored in the floor next to dishwasher machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler front counter.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at 3 compartment sink area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers with sugar, salt and flower and not labeled with common name.
Jun 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at both reach in coolers at the cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood in the kitchen with accumulated grease. Observed gaskets soiled in all reach in coolers. Observed fan next to 3 compartment sink with accumulated dust.
Observed shelves in the were washing area rusted.
Jun 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bottom of reach in cooler: masago (49F - Cold Holding); salmon and cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding); krab mix (44F - Cold Holding); sweet plantain roll (47F - Cold Holding); salmon roll (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi bar: shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); eel (48F - Cold Holding); salmon (48F - Cold Holding); tuna (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the sushi bar reach in cooler for less than 30 minutes before inspection, operator placed items inside walk in freezer shrimp (39F - Cold Holding); eel (37F - Cold Holding); salmon (42F - Cold Holding); tuna (41F - Cold Holding). Observed bottom of reach in cooler: masago (49F - Cold Holding); salmon and cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding); krab mix (44F - Cold Holding); sweet plantain roll (47F - Cold Holding); salmon roll (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale was issued.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed new rolls.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates by the reach in cooler at the cookline not protected, operator inverted plates properly.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler by the sushi station with ambient temperature of 46F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. By the dishwasher. Operator threw away.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at both reach in coolers at the cookline.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the entrance of the kitchen and ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the were washing area. Operator stored properly. Observed green plantains stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood in the kitchen with accumulated grease. Observed gaskets soiled in all reach in coolers. Observed fan next to 3 compartment sink with accumulated dust.
Observed reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues at the cookline.
Observed shelves in the were washing area rusted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 2 clean containers with old labels, operator discarded containers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In front of stove.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed escolar fish thawing in room temperature. Operator stored in the reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink and mop sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking from the ice machine into the floor by the entrance of the prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of prep table at the sushi bar, operator placed cloths in sanitizer bucket.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (75 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator white rice was outside the whole night. Operator discarded white rice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (75 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator white rice was outside the whole night. Operator discarded white rice.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sushi rolls and ceviche not identified as raw items on digital Menu.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn inside located in preparation area.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottle and box of cooking oil being stored on floor under prep table next to ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Observed microwave soiled inside across from walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled on top fryer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop being stored inside mop bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed plastic container with Flour not labeled located under prep table across from walk in cooler.Manager stored food properly during inspection.
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