Sushi Ko
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
18
Score
Inspectors have visited Sushi Ko 13 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 22 violations each, up from closer to 11 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Sushi Ko on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
23
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of steel spray cleaner stored next to seasonings bottles at the dry storage area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl inside hand wash sink near front sushi prep area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage shelf used for storing pots and pans with rust accumulation.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel not working at hand wash sink near dish machine.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working at hand wash sink near dish machine.
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning in dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled card board on floor inside walk in cooler.
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line shelves in back storage area.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in kitchen area.
36-36-4
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 commercially processed tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal keys and cellphone on top of shelf above prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn throughout establishment.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic bin used to store dry rice with cracked lid.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to hand wash sink near dish machine with damage.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon in standing water at 75F near rice cooker.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler near front sushi counter area with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located near front sushi prep area with soiled interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloths on top of cutting. Lard not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oils and sauces with no label near cook line and front counter area.
02D-01-5
18
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry storage shelves with rust accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed dry storage shelves with rust accumulation. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling area at the ware washing station not smooth or easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed ceiling area at the ware washing station not smooth or easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen prep area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in back exit area with water damage. Observed ceiling tiles near kitchen prep area in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed ceiling tiles in back exit area with water damage. Observed ceiling tiles near kitchen prep area in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets through out establishment torn. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed several reach in cooler gaskets through out establishment torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed back exit door with gap underneath. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor near steam table station soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed floor near steam table station soiled. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed giant bin of rice in dry storage area with cracked lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed giant bin of rice in dry storage area with cracked lid. **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of cooking oil on floor near back exit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed three gallon of cooking oil on floor near back exit. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler locate at sushi bar area with soiled gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler locate at sushi bar area with soiled gaskets. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood system and wired connections behind cook line soiled with grease accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed hood system and wired connections behind cook line soiled with grease accumulation. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer with rust accumulation on shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer with rust accumulation on shelves. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
50
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male cook line employee touch face with gloves and then touched clean dishes near kitchen prep area.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement on wall behind dish machine.
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry storage shelves with rust accumulation.
22-31-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs on oven door handle at the main cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon near rice cooker sorted in standing water at 74F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler locate at sushi bar area with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash station leaking water from underneath pipe near ware washing area.
29-08-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood system and wired connections behind cook line soiled with grease accumulation.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer with rust accumulation on shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor inside walk in cooler.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling area at the ware washing station not smooth or easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in back exit area with water damage. Observed ceiling tiles near kitchen prep area in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed blanket used as a food contact surface inside walk in cooler to cover unwashed produce.
21-05-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach near back exit. Observed one dead roach next to dry storage shelves.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets through out establishment torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor near steam table station soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed giant bin of rice in dry storage area with cracked lid.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of cooking oil on floor near back exit.
08B-38-4
21
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 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/ Observed Certified Food Manager Jesus Velasquez arrive. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ware wash machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near ware wash area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry rack shelves near warehouse washing area with surface rust
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a coop inside bin of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave in kitchen prep area with soiled exterior.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable near ware wash and kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located at sushi prep are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of dumplings on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon inside standing water at 72F near rice cooker. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler with soiled floor.
36-10-4
39
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Sunny as the manager on duty with no manager Certificate. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed Sunny as the manager on duty with no manager Certificate. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no manager on duty. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation with no manager on duty. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employees named Sunny, Cesar, Anna and David hired more than 60 days with no certification. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed employees named Sunny, Cesar, Anna and David hired more than 60 days with no certification. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice using Time as a public health, operator unable to provide form as its in the manager office. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed sushi rice using Time as a public health, operator unable to provide form as its in the manager office. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed walk in cooler with red snapper stored on the floor. Observed cases of Edamame stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed cases of Edamame stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water next to rice maker. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed rice scoop in standing water next to rice maker. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter reach in cooler with gasket soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed front counter reach in cooler with gasket soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with rust. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
52
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (61F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top portion of preparation cooler at cook line. As per cook, less than 10 minutes. Cook placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (119F - Hot Holding) inside rice cooker at server's station. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee increased unit temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (56F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per cook, product was prepared on the previous day. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled dishes and then began removing clean dishes from dish machine, no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers raw fish on the menu, no letter of parasite destruction available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw fish stored over sauce at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (56F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per cook, product was prepared on the previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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 4 food employees preparing and serving food, no certified food manager on duty. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 Toshi and Douglas employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile at cook line. Also observed ceiling tiles missing across from back exit door near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed knives stored on soiled magnetic holster at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed sushi chef and cook preparing food not wearing hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed cases of krab and dumplings stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
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 handle touching fruit beverage inside container. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing shield above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
12
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 3 hours prior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 3 hours prior. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 2 hours prior. **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel and sponge stored inside hand sink at sushi area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed food debris maids hand sink at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed sponge inside hand sink at sushi area. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled at dry storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
35
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 3 hours prior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 3 hours prior. **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel and sponge stored inside hand sink at sushi area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed food debris maids hand sink at cook line. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
27
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 3 hours prior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel and sponge stored inside hand sink at sushi area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at walk in cooler heavily soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service portion cups stored on floor near sushi area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw himachi thawing at room temperature at sushi area. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. **Warning**
21-12-4
23
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
58
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over noodles at walk in cooler. Observed raw pork stored over dumplings at reach in freezer across from cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed raw salmon stored over noodles at walk in cooler. Observed raw pork stored over dumplings at reach in freezer across from cook line. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed sushi rice not time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: 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. Observed sushi rice not time marked. **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with green substance and old food debris at cook line. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at dry storage shelves near ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at dry storage shelves near ware washing area. **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at storage shelves near ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at storage shelves near ware washing area **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled at server station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled at server station. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pots and containers not inverted at storage shelves above 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pots and containers not inverted at storage shelves above 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed knives stored on soiled magnetic holder at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed knives stored on soiled magnetic holder at cook **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor near walk in cooler. Observed containers of soy sauce stored on floor at server station. Observed containers of shrimp and pork dumplings stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor near walk in cooler. Observed containers of soy sauce stored on floor at server station. Observed containers of shrimp and pork dumplings stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooper stored in water at 74F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed rice scooper stored in water at 74F. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled at cook line. Observed 3 compartment sink soiled. Observed soup bowls not inverted at server station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed hand sink soiled at cook line. Observed 3 compartment sink soiled. Observed soup bowls not inverted at server station. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, ware washing and preparation areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed throughout kitchen, ware washing and preparation areas. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining from hoses into plastic bucket near reach in coolers at sushi area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Water draining from hoses into plastic bucket near reach in coolers at sushi area. **Time Extended**
29-03-4
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Ko last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Ko on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Ko?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Sushi Ko.
How does Sushi Ko compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sushi Ko most recently scored 18 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sushi Ko's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sushi Ko have averaged around 22 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sushi Ko 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 Sushi Ko inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Ko is inspected around four times per year on average.
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