Kimbop
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Kimbop has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 4, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Kimbop trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink in storage area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for 3 menu items that contained raw sunny side up eggs. Operator placed asterisk onto all menus next to items and referred to consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers broken throughout.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door in kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case if plastic water bottles stored on floor in storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glasses stored inside hand sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 no certified food manager on duty with 4+ employees working. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile cracked near floor drain in dish area
36-17-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking from hand sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor in drink prep area. Operator picked up water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate expired for Andrew Nelson 1/18/2025. No other employees are food manager certified.
53A-03-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor in front kitchen. Operator picked up water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler door in back prep area across from triple sink.
23-03-4
82
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
Dec 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw pork in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked eggs dated on 11/30 in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in HWS at sushi station, employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container in kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at sushi station.
36-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink at preparation table at sushi station. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment in kitchen area, also at sushi station. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored on floor at sushi preparation area. Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in cooked vegetables container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers stored above 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler at sushi area, also soiled interior of reach in cooler at kitchen area.
22-16-4
32
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above kimchi located in the table top reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Yong N, Matthew N as per operator both working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the bulk rice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents located in the kitchen soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the prep area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled drinking water stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled,kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for squeeze bottles containing sauces and oils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
58
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,3 door unit.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the front storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed canned sodas stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,prep unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for togo food containers stored on the utensils shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at the prep area.
36-02-5
70
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo food containers in kitchen #1.
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed togo food containers stored on the floor by the passage way.
25-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen #2, #1
36-17-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kimbop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kimbop on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kimbop?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kimbop.
How does Kimbop compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Kimbop most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Kimbop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kimbop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kimbop 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 Kimbop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kimbop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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