TAIKIN ASIAN CUISINE
7450 NW 104TH AVE, STE. C101, Doral FL 33178 · 786-814 5605
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed four containers of liquid eggs (66F - Cold Holding) at cookline. As per manager, less than two hours. Products were moved to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022029266 | Apr 19, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar HWS and at HWS at hallway to preparation area. Soap was provided.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker and cellphone on shelf above preparation table at prep area. Items were removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at metal containers at 3CS.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC gaskets at sushi area in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on WIF door and floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed panko scoop handle in contact with product. Scoop was correctly positioned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of 3CS hose spray gun soiled and observed magnetic knives holder at preparation area soiled. Also observed, RIC gaskets soiled at sushi area and cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust at WIC shelves.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) at bar area. Corrected to 300 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt at cook line and sugar at bar area not labeled. Products were labeled during inspection.
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Sakura sauce at sushi bar reach in cooler missing production date.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Bar Area Dishwasher (Chlorine 200ppm).
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple servers in the dining room area wearing watches and bracelets while engaging in serving food. Manager had employees remove items.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic cases of soy sauce and picked ginger stored on the floor at sushi bar and dry storage, manager had employees place on shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at sushi bar, employee refilled sanitizer bucket with a final reading of 150ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at bar area a container of sugar not labeled.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food particles in handwashing sink at cook line. Handwashing sink was cleaned during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler with surface rust.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at ice machine interior. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed at interior of dish machine at ware washing area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several servers engaging in food handling wearing bracelets and watches.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed quaternary dispenser at three compartment sink not dispensing properly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at walk in cooler in front of walk in freezer door.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of sauce at walk in cooler not six inches off the ground.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler at bar area soiled with mold like substance. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed four containers of liquid eggs (66F - Cold Holding) at cookline. As per manager, less than two hours. Products were moved to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dishmachine top soiled.
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed cup washing machine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at cookline changed gloves with no hand washing after picking up dropped food from floor. Coached employee on correct procedure. Employee washed hand and put on gloves.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed 6 bottle of alcohol stored in drink ice at ice machine at ware-washing area. Bottles were removed and ice discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 bottle of alcohol stored in drink ice at ice machine at ware-washing area. Bottles were removed and ice discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed four containers of liquid eggs (66F - Cold Holding) at cookline. As per manager, less than two hours. Products were moved to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at warewashing area with plastic container inside. Container was moved. Also, observed metal strainer inside hand washing sink next to cookline.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Pedro Ocariz with no certified food manager certification at time of 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 at bar handwashing sink. Paper towels were provided.
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 public health control for rice and beans products, but no written plans. Provided manager with time as a public health control form via email.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dishmachine top soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at warewashing area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation near cookline wearing bracelets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observe box of plantains on floor at walk-in freezer. Coached manager on correct procedure.
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 handle touching panko inside storage container of panko near cookline. Scoop was correctly stored.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 commercially processed reduced oxygen packs of tuna and 5 of salmon, fully thawed at cooling drawers at cook line. Products were removed.
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. Observed products under time as a As a health control with no time mark. As per manager, less than 2 hour.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna and salmon poke not identified as raw on menu. Manager had employee mark items during inspection.
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 8 commercially processed reduced oxygen packs of tuna and 5 of salmon, fully thawed at cooling drawers at cook line. Products were removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at preparation area while wearing watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking at cooking line with no hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fries on floor at walk-in freezer and boxes of ginger on floor at entrance to front counter sushi area. Manager had the ginger boxes lifted off floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at bottom corner of walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at preparation area. Manager correctly positioned scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not hand washing sing at front counter hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards soiled at walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk-in cooler shelves.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm at dish machine located at bar area. Establishment has a chlorine sanitizing dish machine at main kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (72F - Cold Holding) at wok station of kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Chef placed food items back into reach in cooler. Observed a container of mash potatoes (90F - Cold Holding) located on top of countertop steam table unit, not stored directly into unit, less than 4 hours. Advised to place container of mash potatoes into steam table unit to reheat to 165F and above.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic deli cup stored in a container of flour, located at kitchen area. Manager removed plastic cup stored in food storage container.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food employees wearing watches on arms/wrist, while preparing various sushi rolls at sushi prep station.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed various boxes of food items stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses located behind bar counter. Manager removed bucket from floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 72F located at ceviche prep station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed labels missing from food storage containers of flour, panko bread crumbs and sugar located at kitchen area.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scooping utensil stored in handwash sink located across from kitchen dish machine.
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. Manager provided printed forms regarding food employee health reporting agreement, but in the process of having each employee sign forms.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans/pots stored under prep table not kept inverted, located across from kitchen cookline.
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 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna, not removed from packaging before thawing, stored in reach in cooler drawers under kitchen cookline. Manager directed employee to begin to remove all raw tuna from packaging.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wooden sushi bowl used to mix sushi rice located at sushi station. As per Manager, rice is mixed with vinegar inside wooden sushi bowl, then placed into warmer to be kept under Time as a Public Health Control-4hrs.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor behind bar area. Manager removed ice bucket stored on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located across from kitchen dish machine and between prep coolers at front food prep line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on prep counters throughout kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil, sesame seed oil and olive oil not properly labeled/identified, stored on prep counter, across from cookline.
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.