Sokai Sushi Bar Downtown
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
82
Score
Sokai Sushi Bar Downtown has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“No currently certified food service manager on duty” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
82
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
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/. Luis Chacin.
53A-05-6
78
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of shrimp stored directly on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Located cook line area.
21-04-4
78
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner on shelf in kitchen. Employee labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler, can opener blade soiled with food debris build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. Employee cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on deli reach in cooler. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in freezer. Manager rearranged during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink kitchen and front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Tempura. Operator discard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers with cook oil and soy sauce. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sokai Sushi Bar Downtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sokai Sushi Bar Downtown on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sokai Sushi Bar Downtown?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sokai Sushi Bar Downtown.
How does Sokai Sushi Bar Downtown compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sokai Sushi Bar Downtown most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sokai Sushi Bar Downtown's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sokai Sushi Bar Downtown have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sokai Sushi Bar Downtown 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 Sokai Sushi Bar Downtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sokai Sushi Bar Downtown is inspected around two times per year on average.
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