AKASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
AKASHI Japanese Restaurant in South Miami has undergone a total of nine health inspections, resulting in 26 high priority violations, 35 intermediate violations, and 134 basic violations. The restaurant has an average food safety rating of 1.0 out of 5, with 21 recent violations noted in the last 90 days, indicating a stable trend in food safety issues.
5830 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13483270
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwaves and oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in main hallway across cook line where single use is held. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **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 establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles above prep line at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at cooler next to wok. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door entrance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between hand sink and wall in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food storage is. Observed soiled shelves where clean dishes are held. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13481259
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwaves and oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in main hallway across cook line where single use is held. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **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 establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles above prep line at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at cooler next to wok. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door entrance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between hand sink and wall in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 51-18-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection unavailable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food storage is. Observed soiled shelves where clean dishes are held. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10916530
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwaves and oven. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in main hallway across cook line where single use is held. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. 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 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). Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles above prep line at kitchen. Repeat Violation 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 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with earbud. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at cooler next to wok. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door entrance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in warewash area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cooler with raw fish stored outside of restaurant. Employees brought inside of kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between hand sink and wall in kitchen. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - 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. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection unavailable. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored outside of restaurant. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken egg in carton. Warning
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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). Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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). 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food storage is. Observed soiled shelves where clean dishes are held. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 4/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763121
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of cornstarch in kitchen area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table in prep area next to fry station
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelf inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 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 bookbags stored on top of sauces on dry storage shelf near cook line
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on far side of sushi bar in disrepair. As per manager technician is coming tomorrow to fix reach in cooler. No food items stored inside.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door next to ice machine
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of cabbage stored on floor in prep area near cook line and bucket of ginger next to sushi prep area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle in cook line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in prep area near reach in freezer Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine in dish area
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior reach in freezer soiled in dish area.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler sauce shelf rusted
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cook line
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in sushi area. Operator picked up bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse and wash pot inside hand sink, no sanitation step. Advised manager to have employee take pot to dish area to be properly sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bucket of raw shrimp stored over bucket of ponzu sauce inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature next to cook line. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse wiping cloth inside hand sink at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink in dish area.
Inspection Date: 4/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10762893
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container at prep area. Employee removed the bowl. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed clams used as food for fish tank not labeled inside reach in freezer at prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed masago 43F thawing at room tempeture at sushi station. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut veggies inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee properly rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink at cook line. Observed bucket inside hand sink at washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not properly labeled next to cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/21/2025
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container at prep area. Employee removed the bowl. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed clams used as food for fish tank not labeled inside reach in freezer at prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed masago 43F thawing at room tempeture at sushi station. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. 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 cut veggies inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee properly rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink at cook line. Observed bucket inside hand sink at washing area. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed o proof of employee Eber, Yustin, Jorge had been hired for more than 60 days. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not properly labeled next to cook line. Warning
Inspection Date: 5/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578338
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic single service without handle inside the rice container. Repeat Violation
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth napkin in contact with the sushi rice at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 individuals unit of tilapia inside vacuum package bearing the label, thawing at room temperature under preparation table. As per operator for one and half hour. Temperature of product 62F Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Fish aquarium food (clams) not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed clams at reach in freezer not identified as fish food.
- 22-10-5:Basic - Food container/utensil in-use with cold held or hot held time/temperature control for safety food for serving customers at salad bar/buffet/cafeteria line not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine located next to dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 container with Ginger, operator removed it
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives between oven and preparation table, operator removed it Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the microwave soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located next to register
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted single service Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed next to exit door . Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 6 wet towels on preparation table at sushi station and preparation table. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornstarch stored on soy sauce container without label.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - 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 touching RTE with bare hands. Operator was informed RTE cannot be touched with bare hands.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shrimp inside non grade bag at reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil , butter at room temperature (70F) at preparation table, issued stop sale , as per operator less than 3 hours . Operator removed the product to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed one hose installed under dishwasher machine without vacuum breaker.
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 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 6 employees present at time of inspection.
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed 14 non original Florida and Lodging food certificates 01-31-2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 5/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578048
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled located next to the 3 compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled located next to the 3 compartment sink in the dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside of container of rice located in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed bowl with no handle inside of container of rice located in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 21-05-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth touching the sushi race at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth touching the sushi rice at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located in reach in cooler at the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed 6 individuals tilapia at 62F room temperature inside the vacuum package bearing the label. Admin Complaint
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed In front of the sushi area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in reach in cooler at the sushi bar. Observed hood filter soiled located in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed gasket soiled in reach in cooler at the sushi bar. Observed hood filter soiled located in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers with shrimp, chicken and beef with old labels inside of the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service article stored in shelf under the aquarium right across the sushi bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service article stored in shelf under the aquarium right across the sushi bar **Time Extended**
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall located by the sushi rice area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall located by the sushi rice area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the preparation area across the reach in cooler by the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: . Observed in the preparation area across the reach in cooler by the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (57F - Cold Holding) located in the kitchen at reach in cooler. Operator moved to the container to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding) at preparation table next to stove., as per operator less than one hour. Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provide via email to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: 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. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the hand sink next to the sushi bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the hand sink next to the sushi bar. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed 14 employees were trained by Florida Restaurant and Lodging, 01-31-24 , Not original copies. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 12/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366634
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled located next to the 3 compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside of container of rice located in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth touching the sushi race at preparation area. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located in reach in cooler at the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not identified at reach in freezer located by dishwashing are. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the walk in cooler. Observed in the dishwashing area. Observed in the kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust . Observed tempura shrimp stored under the aquarium exposed to dust located in front of the sushi station. Operator moved the product to the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 Knife in the wall behind 3 compartment sink located in the dishwashing area. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water at 81 F located next to cook line at kitchen. Employee discarded the water and replaced it with hot water at 181F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed In front of the sushi area. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at the sushi bar. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the hand sink next to the sushi bar. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in reach in cooler at the sushi bar. Observed hood filter soiled located in the kitchen. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers with shrimp, chicken and beef with old labels inside of the walk in cooler. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink pipes disconnected located at the back of the restaurant. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service article stored in shelf under the aquarium right across the sushi bar. Warning
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall located by the sushi rice area. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the preparation area across the reach in cooler by the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with shrimp, chicken and beef stored in reach in cooler located near the sushi bar with no label. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags with raw pork inside of the reach in freezer located next to the sushi bar. Observed raw chicken stored in thank you bags in reach in freezer located in the dishwashing area. The manager was infield to replace the pipe. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid license, confirmation number # 238567173. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over dumplings at reach in freezer located by the sushi bar. Operator placed the raw chicken to the bottom of the freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked rice in the walk in cooler. Observed Shell eggs on top of dumplings in reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish located in the reach in freezer by the sushi bar. Operator started to relocate products. **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 garlic in oil (57F - Cold Holding) located in the kitchen at reach in cooler. Operator moved to the container to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice no time marked, as per manager 1 hour. Manager time marked the sushi rice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tempura shrimp (112F - Hot Holding) at sushi area as per the manager less than 30 minutes. Manager moved it to the kitchen to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Provide via email to operator. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink located next to the 3 compartment sink block with pods. Operator removed the pods. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed several sushi on the menu not identified as raw. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the hand sink next to the sushi bar. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator via email. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the hand sink next to the sushi bar. 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. Observed container with rice at reach in cooler located next to the sushi bar. As per manager cooked previous day. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
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Phone: (305) 665-6261
Website: http://www.akashisushi.com/
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Monday:11:30 AM – 9:15 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 9:15 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 9:15 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 9:15 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 9:15 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 9:15 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 9:15 PM
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