SOKAI SUSHI BAR KENDALL
11735 SW 147 AVE UNIT 36, Miami FL 33196 · 7865347007
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 manager with cleanup procedures via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (47F - Cold Holding) raw tuna (47F - ambient); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler front doors handles soiled with grease.
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a nonfood graded bag with buns inside chest freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored on top of ready to eat buns at reach in freezer located at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (47F - Cold Holding) raw tuna (47F - ambient); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler front doors handles soiled with grease.
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 4 frozen rop bags of corvina being thawed improperly inside Rop bag. Operator removed from package.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside rice bins with handle not stored above food. Operator corrected.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw tuna thawed in its original ROP packaging at walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at warewashing area blocked by a trash can and hood filters.
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/ Observe more than four employees at time of inspection with no certified food manager present. Manage arrived during inspection.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter behind chest freezer at kitchen area missing service date.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at unisex bathroom.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over 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 pans,bowls and plastic containers at drying rack not inverted. Employee inverted all items in question.
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 raw tuna thawed in its original ROP packaging at walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at warewashing area drying rack wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at cook line reach in cooler torn.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cut tomatoes stored in original single use container at reach in cooler at sushi station.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over imitation krab inside walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in dish area blocked by dish cart and garbage can.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment using chlorine for sanitizer, only has quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in dish area.
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 employee training expired for Omar G 4/14/2025.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled next to stove
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler next to stove
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in dish area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 400+ ppm. Employee diluted concentration to 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at front counter soiled across from cooking range.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Bucket was removed.
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 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified food manager on duty.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside container of rice at warewashing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at front counter across from cooking range.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler next to cooking range at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at utensils stored above reach-in cooler next to cooking range.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 400+ ppm. Employee diluted concentration to 100 ppm in sanitizer bucket.
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at three compartment sink area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Jan 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 manager with cleanup procedures via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at three compartment sink area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Genesis Medina with no proof of CFM. Working for 4 months.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the flip top at the preparation reach in cooler in disrepair.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
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