Inka Nikkei
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Inka Nikkei, the earliest from 2024. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handle container wash sink present at bar area to the left of food counter. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: As per operator bar area to the left of front counter will not be used for any food preparation
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a bar was added to the left of food service counter without plans submitted to plan review. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Observed a bar was added to the left of food service counter without plans submitted to plan review. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
82
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) above reach in cooler unit, as per operator long than 24 hours. Operator discarded container of pooled eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) above reach in cooler unit, as per operator long than 24 hours. Operator discarded container of pooled eggs. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 in walk in cooler 6 Filets of commercially processed fish tilapia in reduced oxygen packaging not removed before defrosting. Operator Discarded tilapia. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler across from mop sink. Operator stored raw chicken below raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handle container wash sink present at bar area to the left of food counter.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed crispy rice spicy tuna, ceviche Classico, ceviche Nikkei, ceviche mixto, tiradito on menu that contain raw fish not identified and without consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a bar was added to the left of food service counter without plans submitted to plan review.
51-14-7
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. Observed Benjamin, as per operator working less than 60 days without proof of reporting agreement. Reporting agreement was provided to operator via email and signed during time of inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw and undercooked animal food offered without consumer advisory present. Consumer advisory poster was provided to operator and was posted at sushi station at front counter during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in unit below coffee maker at front counter. Operator removed water bottle
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plastic containers on shelf across from cook line not inverted. Employee inverted plastic containers.
25-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no wash sign at sink to the left dish machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken stored on floor of walk in freezer. Employee removed case from floor. Observed bucket of salt stored on floor at dry storage area across from three compartment sink. Operator removed bucket from floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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 in walk in cooler 6 Filets of commercially processed fish tilapia in reduced oxygen packaging not removed before defrosting. Operator Discarded tilapia. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
26
May 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container of milk in reach in cooler at front counter not labeled. Also observed assorted desserts at front counter not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Still observed at back exit door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled at dry storage area. Also observed container of salt not labeled at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent above dishwasher soiled with an accumulation of dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Still observed vent above dishwasher soiled with an accumulation of dust. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
May 29, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen area. As per operator since yesterday 05/28. Operator segregated to be discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen area. As per operator since yesterday 05/28. Operator segregated to be discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter of parasite destruction for corvina and mahi mahi. **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container of milk in reach in cooler at front counter not labeled. Also observed assorted desserts at front counter not labeled. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator moved garbage can. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to three compartment sink being used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing next to dry storage area. Operator provided paper towels. Also observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce stored on the floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives and spatulas stored in between wall and table next to dishwasher. Operator removed utensils and placed in three compartment sink to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored omitting on oven door handles. Operator removed and placed in three compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent above dishwasher soiled with an accumulation of dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled at dry storage area. Also observed container of salt not labeled at front counter. **Warning**
02D-01-5
29
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
33
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter of parasite destruction available for corvina and mahi mahi seafood items served raw in ceviche dishes. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler and in walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over containers of shrimp, fish and cut vegetables. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at cutting board soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by wiping cloth soiled bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at prep line coolers. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink next to dish machine. Operator tightened faucet, no more leaking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed both mops stored in mop buckets at walk in cooler area. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at rear of kitchen, 5 plastic gallons of cooking oil stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice machine, handle buried in ice. Operator removed and stored upright. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep coolers at cook line. Operator removed and placed to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on hot box door handles. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
43
May 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Inka Nikkei last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Inka Nikkei on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Inka Nikkei?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Inka Nikkei.
How does Inka Nikkei compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Inka Nikkei most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Inka Nikkei's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Inka Nikkei have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Inka Nikkei 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 Inka Nikkei inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Inka Nikkei is inspected around four times per year on average.
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