Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion

13816 Sw 56 St, Miami, FL 33175
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
45
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “no written procedures available for use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cooked white rice.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons inside of the kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Explained form to operator, operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door. Employee removed them **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on the kitchen floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall next to ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter damage on the automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the cooler next to the prep cooler in the kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of bechamel sauce with date marking of 11-12 at reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed container of bechamel sauce with date marking of 11-12 at reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (56F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at sushi area. As per employee, product at room temperature for less than 2 hours. Discussed time as a public health control with cook and owner. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed crate, dish rack and plastic containers stored in front of hand sink at dish area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife sharpener stored inside hand sink at dish area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw salmon, tuna and swai offered on the menu raw. Products not identified and linked to consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed food manager German employed more than 60 days, no proof of manager certificate. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at dish area and front counter. Employees replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for sushi rice. Provided written procedures via email to owner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Interior of oven at cook line has accumulation of old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed stored cooking pot with old food debris on shelf near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed walls near 3 compartment sink soiled with black substance. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and dish area. Employee removed cloths. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee portioning fish not wearing hair restraint. Employee donned hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
27
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the glass door reach in cooler at preparation area observed raw fish stored over ceviche sauce.
08A-05-6
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 rice in a pot used to make sushi at front counter not time marked, operator stated that rice was placed out of temperature control at 12 pm today. Manager marked rice with the time marked on site.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. hand sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures for time control not available. Sent time control form to operator during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket with rice, sugar and flour stored on the floor by the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled, oven located at cook line.
22-08-4
52
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken next to raw beef in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved item to allow raw chicken to be at bottom rack. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside soiled. Microwave next to reach in by grill area.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles filled ready for use not labeled in reach in by grill station.
02D-01-5
70
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At time of inspection
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At time of inspection
31B-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion?

Across the inspection record, “no written procedures available for use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion.

How does Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kami-Koi Sushi Fusion is inspected around three times per year on average.