Aki Japanese Buffet
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Aki Japanese Buffet eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
Among Doral restaurants, the typical score is 73; Aki Japanese Buffet is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at sushi station with deep marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/Walk-in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
86
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in paper towel dispenser at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at interior of ice machine. Manager had employee clean interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting at sushi station with deep groove marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath screen door at rear exit of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of stored on the floor at walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
23-03-4
70
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bones stored over ice cream at walk-in freezer. Coached operator on correct procedure.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at sushi front counter soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to three compartment sink blocked by scooter. Scooter was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of sauce on floor by walk-in cooler. Container was removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed whit scuttling board with deep cuts stored near 3 compartment sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door in kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease location at wok line and hibachi line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single-service plastic jug container cut in half reused to scoop rice. Operator discarded plastic jug container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
82
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed jalapeños and ginger stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags inside walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a bowl of chives not kept covered or protected located at soup station of front buffet area. Manager covered bowl of chives with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 expired food manager certification for Li Ping Huang, provided by National Registry of Food Safety, expired on 12/7/2023.
53A-03-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen screen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed plates and bowls at front buffet line not kept inverted. Manager inverted bowls. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and wine not labeled, stored at kitchen cookline. Manager labeled squeeze bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a 5 gallon container that said soy sauce filled with a chemical. The manager labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a gasket on the reach in cooler torn next to the front grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the emergency exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed several lights out throughout the kitchen.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aki Japanese Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aki Japanese Buffet on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aki Japanese Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Aki Japanese Buffet.
How does Aki Japanese Buffet compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Aki Japanese Buffet most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 73.
Has Aki Japanese Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aki Japanese Buffet have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aki Japanese Buffet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Aki Japanese Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aki Japanese Buffet is inspected around two times per year on average.
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