KOKAI SUSHI & LOUNGE

Name: KOKAI SUSHI & LOUNGE
Address: 9036-9040 NW 25 ST, DORAL, FL, 33172, US
Rating: 76.9

9036-9040 NW 25 ST, DORAL, FL 33172

License #2333302

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

76.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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KOKAI SUSHI & LOUNGE in DORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 12, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 47 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 36 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 12, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: no critical rows, 4 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in freezer.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not available.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted storage racket next to dishwasher machine drying board.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at both handwashing sink at front area.
[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 a corvina fillets still frozen inside ROP bag thawing at walk in cooler, operator was coached on proper thawing ROP fish.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] 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.
[06-01-5] 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.
[12A-07-5] 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.
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unit across from dishwasher machine.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic cooking oil container stored on kitchen floor.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under dishwasher drying rack area.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door hinge broad front counter under sushi station area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit across from dishwasher machine.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted table bottom shelf next to sushi station.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
[53A-03-7] 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.

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