JAPANESE SOKAI PERUVIAN SUSHI BAR
10141 W FLAGLER ST UNIT D130-D140
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board at cook line. Operator removed the towels. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with mold like substance at sushi station.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in bar hand sink. Operator removed the strainer. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled under hand sink at cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside corn starch container. Manager removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty at washing area. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food prep table. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled in all units at cook line. Also observed hood filters soiled. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with cornstarch without label. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked octopus inside walk in cooler. Employee properly arranged products by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); krab (45F - Cold Holding); octopus (46F - Cold Holding) inside display cooler at sushi station, as per employee for 3 hrs. Manager stated that the unit is constantly opened. Warning
- 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed manager to discard the use of the bar dish machine and use manual washing or utilize kitchen dish machine until the issue is resolved. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm); Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at ceviche station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at ceviche station. **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from door oven handle at grill station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed tongs hanging from door oven handle at grill station. **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at grill station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at preparation area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
15
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers without handle inside AP Flour container and rice container. Employee removed the containers. Corrected On-Site 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 employee phone on preparation table across grill. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at ceviche station. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 2 plastic containers broken stored on shelves over triple sink. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from door oven handle at grill station. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 53F at bar. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at grill station. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink next to ceviche station. Also observed at hand sink at bar. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers on shelves over triple sink Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed recycle container lid open. Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed 1 cloth on cutting board at sushi station. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board at sushi station. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue on hand sink next to grill station and the other hand sink next to noodles station. Also observed cleaned frying pans stored inside hand sink next to ice machine. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ food employees without a CFM present. Manager arrived during inspection. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand was sink next to grill station. Also observed at bar hand sink. Employee provided the paper towels.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sanitizer instead of soap at hand sink next to grill station. Also observed at bar hand sink. Employee provided the soap. 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 (42F - Cold Holding); raw wagyu (42F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler as per employee for more than 48 hrs. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 20 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table next to walk in cooler. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use metal scraper stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between prep table and dump sink at sushi station. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 83 F. Chef discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on shelve next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in cooler across fryer at cook line. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed strainer used for fryer in poor repair. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee set up 3 compartment sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish ceviche (50F - Cold Holding); raw tuna mix (50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); imitation crab (48F - Cold Holding); tuna (47F) at sushi station. As per chef for 2 hours. Also observed white rice (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee added ice for rapid cooling at cook line food items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe No paper towels at at hand wash sink located next to we're washing area. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).