Kaori Sushi Express, 100 South Biscayne Blvd #116, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KAORI SUSHI EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 100 South Biscayne Blvd #116, Miami, FL 33131
License #: 2330003
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. By grease trap and cooler area in back.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu found at 70° and raw beef and raw fish found at 49°.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
07/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.butane torch over food
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Corrected On-Site**
1/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in sushi area area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.shrimp over lettuce
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
7/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
2/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.UNDER PREP TABLES
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW SEAFOOD OVER SALADS
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro EXPIRED This violation must be corrected by : 5/27/12. PLEASE FAX CERTIFICATION TO MY ATTENTION AT 305-499-4079.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/27/12. PLEASE FAX CERTIFICATION TO MY ATTENTION AT 305-499-4079.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. sushi rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOLING TERIYAKI SAUCE WITH CLOSED LID Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. FISH THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. OPERATOR HAS A SELF_TYPE "AOP LETTER" DATED BACK IN 2006. LETTER CONCLUSION: HE IS A CHEF, WITH NRFSP MANAGER CERTIFICATION; NO PROCEDURES ARE EXPLAINED. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. TEMPURA SAUCE THERMO RUSTED
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. RINSING CLOTH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN. Corrected On Site.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surfaces of storage shelves.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. fish.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. kitchen .
12/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. (B) Except as specified in Paragraph (C) of this section, cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to equipment for which the placement of a temperature measuring device is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the food because of the design, type, and use of the equipment, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated food transport containers, and salad bars. (D) Temperature measuring devices shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) Food temperature measuring device and water temperature measuring device on warewashing machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • Critical. (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (4) storing the FOOD in PACKAGES, covered containers, or wrappings;
  • Critical. (B) Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified under Section 3-302.15 or when otherwise approved, food EMPLOYEES' may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
  • In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (E) In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous;
  • Effectiveness. (A) Except as provided in Paragraph (B) of this section, FOOD EMPLOYEES' shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE- SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. (B) This section does not apply to FOOD EMPLOYEES' such as counter staff who only serve BEVERAGES and wrapped or PACKAGED FOODS, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
  • (B) Cloths used for wiping FOOD spills shall be: (2) Wet and cleaned as specified under Paragraph 4-802.11(D), stored in a chemical sanitizer at a concentration specified in Section 4-501.114, and used for wiping spills from FOOD-CONTACT and nonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
  • (B) Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored as specified under Paragraph (A) of this section and shall be stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (2) Covered or inverted.
  • Critical. Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that notified FOOD EMPLOYEES' to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing lavatories used by FOOD EMPLOYEES' and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES'.
  • (A) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. The PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
  • (6) All building structural components, attachments and fixtures shall be kept in good repair, clean and free of obstructions.
  • Critical. Food service employee training. The division shall adopt, by rule, minimum food safety protection standards for the training of all food service employees who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, or serving of foods to the public in establishments regulated under this chapter. These standards shall not include an examination, but shall provide for a food safety training certificate program for food service employees to be administered by a private nonprofit provider chosen by the division. Any food safety training program established and administered to food handler employees prior to the effective date of this act shall be submitted by the operator to the division for its review and approval. It shall be the duty of the licensee of the public food service establishment to provide training in accordance with the described rule to all employees under the licensee's supervision or control. The licensee may designate a certified food service manager to perform this function as an agent of the licensee. Food service employees must receive certification pursuant to this section by January 1, 2001. Food service employees hired after November 1, 2000, must receive certification within 60 days after employment. Certification pursuant to this section shall remain valid for 3 years.
7/10/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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