AOKI TEPPANYAKI
Dadeland Mall
Kendall, Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in upstairs storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: Observed helium tanks not secure at callback. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: Observed throughout kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 cooler in prep hall with ambient temperature of 56. The following CT's foods stored inside: tofu (49F - Cold Holding); gyoza sauce with oil and garlic (49F - Cold Holding); miso garlic oil sauce (49F - Cold Holding). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: Observed reach in cooler in prep hall with ambient temperature of 50; at callback. No TCS foods stored inside. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line at sushi bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: Observed across cook line at sushi bar. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: Observed in chest freezer; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: Observed in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at hand sink in ware wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: Observed leaking pipe at hand sink in ware wash area; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose stored in hand sink at warewash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: Observed hose stored in hand sink at warewash area; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on clean dish racks. Observed on knife magnet in sushi area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: Observed on clean dish racks. Observed on knife magnet in sushi area; at callback. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
15
Total
25
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Warning**
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior of dish machine. **Warning**
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in upstairs storage area. **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
- 14-74-7:Basic - 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 cooler in prep hall with ambient temperature of 56. The following CT's foods stored inside: tofu (49F - Cold Holding); gyoza sauce with oil and garlic (49F - Cold Holding); miso garlic oil sauce (49F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line at sushi bar. **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on shelf at kitchen entrance employee items section; stored above hibachi carts. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line at 88F. **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment. **Warning**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers in warewash. **Warning**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at hand sink in ware wash area. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies in hallway prep area. Observed 4 live flies in warewash. **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed across cook line raw chicken and beef stored above eggs and raw shrimp. Chef moved dyeing inspection. Observed in sushi bar area raw chicken over raw pork; operator changed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler in prep hall with ambient temperature of 56. The following CT's foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: tofu (49F - Cold Holding); gyoza sauce with oil and garlic (49F - Cold Holding); miso garlic oil sauce (49F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler in prep hall with ambient temperature of 56. The following CT's foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: tofu (49F - Cold Holding); gyoza sauce with oil and garlic (49F - Cold Holding); miso garlic oil sauce (49F - Cold Holding). Observed on cook line butter (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, butter there less than 2 hours; ice was added to bin to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed chef unable to calibrate thermometer verbally with inspector. Inspector went over process with chef; 32F. **Warning**
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed chef unable to calibrate thermometer verbally with inspector. Inspector went over process with chef; 32F. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish racks in warewash area. Observed soiled can opener blade; not in use. Observed sticky shelves above prep table in hall. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose stored in hand sink at warewash area. **Warning**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on clean dish racks. Observed on knife magnet in sushi area. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in bar area. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2025 revealed 25 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed next to service window by sushi station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at sushi bar area. **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed raw chicken and steak over shrimp and eggs in reach in across cook line. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in cooler on sushi bar line. Operator changed order during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatulas stored inside hand sink at cook line. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed hand sink at warewash area with hose stored inside at time of callback. **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed spray bottle at bar area with no label; bartender labeled at time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed next to service window by sushi station. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at kitchen behind sushi station. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed next to sushi station. **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed spicy tuna (Frozen) thawing at room temperature on table at sushi station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded the solution and replaced with new solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE sauces inside WIC. Operator properly arranged by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatulas stored inside hand sink at cook line. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw beef ROP onsite held inside package for more than 48 hrs. Label shows 10/25. Also Observed establishment conducts ROP of raw tuna. As per operator the tuna is frozen before, during and after packing. Contact information was provided to operator regarding ROP. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).