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SOKAI SUSHI BAR KENDALL

11735 SW 147 AVE UNIT 36

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10755164

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled next to stove
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler next to stove
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer in kitchen
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in dish area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over imitation krab inside walk in cooler.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in dish area blocked by dish cart and garbage can.
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment using chlorine for sanitizer, only has quaternary test strips.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in dish area.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Omar G 4/14/2025.

Inspection Date: 1/7/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside container of rice at warewashing area.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at front counter across from cooking range.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler next to cooking range at front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at utensils stored above reach-in cooler next to cooking range.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 400+ ppm. Employee diluted concentration to 100 ppm in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 400+ ppm. Employee diluted concentration to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at front counter soiled across from cooking range.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Bucket was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified food manager on duty.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8594814

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at three compartment sink area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at three compartment sink area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350688

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the flip top at the preparation reach in cooler in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at three compartment sink area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Genesis Medina with no proof of CFM. Working for 4 months. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(3,681 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
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Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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