Dojo

148 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Dojo has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 68, putting Dojo squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned Thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-12-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside flour container on shelf in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

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 handle touching rice inside container on shelf in kitchen. Operator stored scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by dish washing machine for glassware. Also, inside employee restroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed across mop sink.

14-33-4

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler raw shell eggs over ready to eat vegetables. Employee placed eggs on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen.

31B-02-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed poultry at standing water at prep sink.

06-01-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a kitchen.At

14-33-4

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.

10-03-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bean sprouts located in the 3 door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Ghetine J, Anthony V, Jaymar T, Thanh T, Walter M, Vu C, Brandon J, as per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety, rice noodles. **Warning**

03F-10-5

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed canned sodas stored below hand wash sink located in busboy area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-36-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing salt stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris, standing reach in freezer. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,unit opposite cookline. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed for unit opposite fryers. **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the dish machine. **Warning**

36-27-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**

35B-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dojo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dojo on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dojo?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dojo.

How does Dojo compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Dojo most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Dojo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dojo have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dojo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dojo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dojo is inspected around two times per year on average.

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