SOKAI SUSHI BAR
10726 NW 74 STREET, Doral FL 33178 · 305.499.9701
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service license restaurant operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed employees engaged in food preparation of various sushi rolls and serving approximately 7+ customers. Contact DBPR Customer Service at 850.487.1395 or at www.myfloridalicense.com regarding license renewal.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all cream color cutting boards soiled at front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside container of flour at kitchen entrance. Bowl was removed.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at preparation area in kitchen and cream colored cutting boards at sushi station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIF gaskets in disrepair at kitchen area and at sushi station at front counter.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under cookline.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside RIF at kitchen area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at RIC across dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed magnetic kitchen holder soiled at kitchen area and gaskets at RIC at kitchen soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks, spoons, and knives not stored inverted next to dish machine. Utensils were correctly stored.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe$ wall soiled at preparation area in kitchen. Wall was cleaned.
Sep 29, 2025□ 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at front counter grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in freezer next to fryer torn. Observed gasket at reach in cooler next to kitchen exit in poor repair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler #17 soiled.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at 500ppm at prep area. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 400ppm.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting at ware washing area drying rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at prep area reach in cooler torn. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at front counter in poor repair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Employee removed tongs.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed fish in ROP done onsite as per manager.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed PORK BELLY (50F - Cooling) 1.43lbs, as per manager more than four hours. Observed fish in ROP packaging done onsite as per manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed PORK BELLY (50F - Cooling) 1.43lbs, as per manager more than four hours.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at kitchen area soiled with debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at front counter grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in freezer next to fryer torn. Observed gasket at reach in cooler next to kitchen exit in poor repair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler #17 soiled.
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 raw wagyu meat in ROP package not properly labeled.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting gloves with no hand wash. Coached employee on correct procedure. Employee washed hands before wearing gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown cutting board at preparation area 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/
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a health control method but not written plan/form. New form was emailed to person in charge.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by employees.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at cookline area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting board at preparation area grooved and white cutting boards at front counter grooved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch a cookline while doing food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair next to cookline and reach-in cooler gaskets across from heat lamps.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach-in cooler gaskets next to cookline and chest freezer at front counter.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Observed both dumpsters lids missing.
Observed garbage on the ground around dumpster.
Nov 1, 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line and unit at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in cooler door at cook line, chest freezer at front counter, and at cooling unit inside walk-in freezer.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Breaded shrimp (117F - Hot Holding) at front counter head lamp. As per manager, product is being rotated every 4 hours. Also, indicated on time marking at product. Provided manager with Time as health control form during inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment uses a hot water sanitizing dish machine, no measuring device provided at time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk-in cooler and freezer, three compartment sink, and dry storage area being used by establishment at locale next door not included on plan review on file.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed Breaded shrimp (117F - Hot Holding) at front counter head lamp. As per manager, product is being rotated every 4 hours. Also, indicated on time marking at product. Provided manager with Time as health control form during inspection.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pans stored under hand washing sink at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at metal containers at ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line and unit at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed flour and peanuts stored on floor at dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in cooler door at cook line, chest freezer at front counter, and at cooling unit inside walk-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler at cook line. Unit under rice cooker.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel lining food containers of various food items located under heat lamps at sushi station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal container stored in handwash sink located at kitchen area. Employee removed item stored in handwash sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon stored in standing water at 46F located at top portion of prep cooler, at sushi station.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located at kitchen prep counter next to cookline.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service license restaurant operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed employees engaged in food preparation of various sushi rolls and serving approximately 7+ customers. Contact DBPR Customer Service at 850.487.1395 or at www.myfloridalicense.com regarding license renewal.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Manager provided chlorine test strips, when using quaternary sanitizer for sanitizer buckets. Quaternary test strips not provided at time of inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment uses a hot water sanitizing dish machine, no measuring device provided at time of inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Upon arrival soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen area, not dispensing. Manager adjusted soap container and soap began to dispense.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli cup stored inside sugar container located on top shelf above prep counter, at kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
Food stored in a prohibited area/unlicensed facility. Observed establishment using next door food service establishment as a storage/food storage space, currently licensed under POKE LIFE LLC - 2332157. POKE LIFE 305 is no longer utilizing location space and it was advised to operator that owner must apply for change of ownership for location next door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 42F located at top portion of reach in cooler, at sushi station.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located at sushi station.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at sushi display cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored on table, located in front of rice cooker and miso soup container at kitchen 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.