Foodkopolis
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
95
Score
Foodkopolis has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 23, 2025. 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 four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
95
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
12A-07-5
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 Carlos Fonseca, Raul Rojas and Saul Castro more than 60 days with no food handler certificate.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at reach in freezer by sushi station.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
21-12-4
55
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle near chemical storage station containing glass cleaner with no label. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle located near mop sink broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across prep table with soiled gaskets. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle missing next to reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located at the prep station soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as a scoop inside container of sesame. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above three compartment sink soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board located at the prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
70
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board located near reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on white cutting board near front counter not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2022.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a employee washing asparagus. Operator removed them. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee used a hat. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the wall and the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed it. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
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 a plastic container inside the rice not above food. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the preparation table.
05-09-4
55
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp tempura at 93° F at the preparation area. Operator discarded it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 Lester Jimenez ( 12/2020) Jenny Perez,( 06/2020), Norma Schivo ( 2 days ago) **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.observed at the hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator refilled the soup container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container inside the hand wash sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a container with a broken lid inside the reach in cooler. Operator replaced the lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored it properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at the preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Foodkopolis last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Foodkopolis on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Foodkopolis?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Foodkopolis.
How does Foodkopolis compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Foodkopolis most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Foodkopolis' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Foodkopolis have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Foodkopolis 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 Foodkopolis inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Foodkopolis is inspected around two times per year on average.
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