AKASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Name: AKASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Address: 5830 S DIXIE HWY, SOUTH MIAMI, FL, 33143-3645, US
Rating: 59.3

5830 S DIXIE HWY, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143-3645

License #2300159

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59.3 Grade F / 100

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AKASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT in SOUTH MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 10, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 85 total violations — 11 critical, 8 major, 66 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at sushi counter with no hair restraint. Employee put hat on during inspection.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish rack.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside multiple coolers.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed spy sauce on floor in kitchen. Observed container of sushi rice on kitchen floor. Operator placed rice on table.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag and clothes on rack above triple sink.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in container of rice.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door entrance.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across cook line with a,being temp of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp shumai (51F - Cold Holding); tempura shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (47F); cooked broccoli (49F - Cold Holding).

Administrative complaint recommended
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door entrance.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in warewash blocked.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag and clothes on rack above triple sink.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10/25. Operators brought inside paid during inspection; license updated on IPad. confirmation number: 258410101.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish rack.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at sushi counter with no hair restraint. Employee put hat on during inspection.
[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 eggs. Cook changed order during inspection.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soaps stored above kimchi sauce in warewash area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside multiple coolers.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg above cooked chicken in reach in cooler at cook line. Cook changed order during inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp shumai (51F - Cold Holding); tempura shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (47F); cooked broccoli (49F - Cold Holding).
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in container of rice.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp shumai (51F - Cold Holding); tempura shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (47F); cooked broccoli (49F - Cold Holding).

Call Back - Complied
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in main hallway across cook line where single use is held.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwaves and oven.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in warewash area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at cooler next to wok.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand sink in warewash.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers and walk in cooler.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door entrance.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles above prep line at kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled.
[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 above prep table across cook line. Observed plate with jets and glasses above microwave and prep table. Observed iPad stored above single service items next to fish tank. Observed bag and shirts above triple sink.
[10-01-5] 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 stored in panko topping.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between hand sink and wall in kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce on floor in warewash. Observed sushi rice on floor in kitchen next to back door exit.

Call Back - Extension given, pending
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce on floor in warewash. Observed sushi rice on floor in kitchen next to back door exit.
[10-01-5] 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 stored in panko topping.
[11-27-4] 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door entrance.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand sink in warewash.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles above prep line at kitchen.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwaves and oven.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in main hallway across cook line where single use is held.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers.
[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 above prep table across cook line. Observed plate with jets and glasses above microwave and prep table. Observed iPad stored above single service items next to fish tank. Observed bag and shirts above triple sink.

Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 55F; the following TCS foods stored inside since prior day: raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (47F - Cold Holding); cheddar chees (50F - Cold Holding); biscuit dough (55F - Cold Holding).
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwaves and oven.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored outside of restaurant.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand sink in warewash.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email.
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Observed cooler with raw fish stored outside of restaurant. Employees brought inside of kitchen.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door entrance.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers and walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
[10-01-5] 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 stored in panko topping.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles above prep line at kitchen.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle ready to eat lettuce for salad with bare hands. Inspector stepped in and coached employee on proper glove wearing.
[11-27-4] 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment.
[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 above prep table across cook line. Observed plate with jets and glasses above microwave and prep table. Observed iPad stored above single service items next to fish tank. Observed bag and shirts above triple sink.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between hand sink and wall in kitchen.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at cooler next to wok.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at sushi counter; no hair restraint. Employees put hats on during inspection.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside and go back to sushi counter with no glove change or handwash. Inspector coached employee on proper techniques and employee changed gloves and washed hands.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers.
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee handle ready to eat lettuce for salad with bare hands. Inspector stepped in and coached employee on proper glove wearing.

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