INKA NIKKEI

Name: INKA NIKKEI
Address: 14697 SW 104 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33186, US
Rating: 19.6

14697 SW 104 ST, MIAMI, FL 33186

License #2338068

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19.6 Grade F / 100

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INKA NIKKEI in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 19.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 46 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 43 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 11, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] 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 9 yellowfin tuna loins defrosted in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at sushi station in front counter. Operator discarded tuna loins during time of inspection.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal bowls at shelves to the right of dish machine.
[33-15-4] Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid broken at dumpster.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unable to answer basic question regarding minimum temperatures. Person in charge was informed of proper procedures and minimum temperatures for poultry.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cleaned metal pans on shelf across from cook line with old labels.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 9 yellowfin tuna loins defrosted in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at sushi station in front counter. Operator discarded tuna loins during time of inspection.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored on handle of oven door. Operator removed during time of inspection.
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 bar area added without submitting plans to plan review. 60 day extension given from previous callback as per supervisor Ricardo Gonzalez..
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker over preparation table across from cook line. Operator removed speaker during time of inspection. Observed employee bag on shelf storing food at dry storage area, operator removed bag during time of inspection.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink paper towels dispenser unable to dispense paper towels.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over washed lettuce in reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator removed raw meat from above lettuce during time of inspection.

Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 bar area added without submitting plans to plan review. 60 day extension given from previous callback as per supervisor Ricardo Gonzalez..
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cleaned metal pans on shelf across from cook line with old labels.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over washed lettuce in reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator removed raw meat from above lettuce during time of inspection.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal bowls at shelves to the right of dish machine.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender and hand blender in hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink. Operator removed blender and hand blender during time of inspection.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unable to answer basic question regarding minimum temperatures. Person in charge was informed of proper procedures and minimum temperatures for poultry.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop hand,e in contact with ice at ice machine to the left of coffee machine at front counter. Operator removed scoop from ice machine during time of inspection.
[06-09-1] 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 9 yellowfin tuna loins defrosted in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at sushi station in front counter. Operator discarded tuna loins during time of inspection.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 9 yellowfin tuna loins defrosted in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at sushi station in front counter. Operator discarded tuna loins during time of inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker over preparation table across from cook line. Operator removed speaker during time of inspection. Observed employee bag on shelf storing food at dry storage area, operator removed bag during time of inspection.
[33-15-4] Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid broken at dumpster.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink paper towels dispenser unable to dispense paper towels.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored on handle of oven door. Operator removed during time of inspection.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink to the left of dish machine blocked with cart holding dirty equipment. Operator removed cart during time of inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] 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 in walk in cooler 6 Filets of commercially processed fish tilapia in reduced oxygen packaging not removed before defrosting. Operator Discarded tilapia.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in unit below coffee maker at front counter. Operator removed water bottle
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plastic containers on shelf across from cook line not inverted. Employee inverted plastic containers.
[31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handle container wash sink present at bar area to the left of food counter.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken stored on floor of walk in freezer. Employee removed case from floor. Observed bucket of salt stored on floor at dry storage area across from three compartment sink. Operator removed bucket from floor
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw and undercooked animal food offered without consumer advisory present. Consumer advisory poster was provided to operator and was posted at sushi station at front counter during time of inspection.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed Benjamin, as per operator working less than 60 days without proof of reporting agreement. Reporting agreement was provided to operator via email and signed during time of inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) above reach in cooler unit, as per operator long than 24 hours. Operator discarded container of pooled eggs.
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 a bar was added to the left of food service counter without plans submitted to plan review.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 in walk in cooler 6 Filets of commercially processed fish tilapia in reduced oxygen packaging not removed before defrosting. Operator Discarded tilapia.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler across from mop sink. Operator stored raw chicken below raw fish.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed crispy rice spicy tuna, ceviche Classico, ceviche Nikkei, ceviche mixto, tiradito on menu that contain raw fish not identified and without consumer advisory.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no wash sign at sink to the left dish machine.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) above reach in cooler unit, as per operator long than 24 hours. Operator discarded container of pooled eggs.

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