Taikin Asian Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Taikin Asian Cuisine stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average for Doral sits at 73, putting Taikin Asian Cuisine on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Sakura sauce at sushi bar reach in cooler missing production date. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Bar Area Dishwasher (Chlorine 200ppm). **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple servers in the dining room area wearing watches and bracelets while engaging in serving food. Manager had employees remove items.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic cases of soy sauce and picked ginger stored on the floor at sushi bar and dry storage, manager had employees place on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at sushi bar, employee refilled sanitizer bucket with a final reading of 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at bar area a container of sugar not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
67
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler with surface rust.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food particles in handwashing sink at cook line. Handwashing sink was cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler at bar area soiled with mold like substance. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at ice machine interior. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed at interior of dish machine at ware washing area.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several servers engaging in food handling wearing bracelets and watches. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed quaternary dispenser at three compartment sink not dispensing properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at walk in cooler in front of walk in freezer door.
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of sauce at walk in cooler not six inches off the ground.
08B-47-4
55
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed four containers of liquid eggs (66F - Cold Holding) at cookline. As per manager, less than two hours. Products were moved to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Observed four containers of liquid eggs (70F - Cold Holding) at cookline. As per manager, less than one hour. Products were moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dishmachine top soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Observed dishmachine top soiled. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
82
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed four containers of liquid eggs (66F - Cold Holding) at cookline. As per manager, less than two hours. Products were moved to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed cup washing machine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at cookline changed gloves with no hand washing after picking up dropped food from floor. Coached employee on correct procedure. Employee washed hand and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed 6 bottle of alcohol stored in drink ice at ice machine at ware-washing area. Bottles were removed and ice discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 bottle of alcohol stored in drink ice at ice machine at ware-washing area. Bottles were removed and ice discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at warewashing area with plastic container inside. Container was moved. Also, observed metal strainer inside hand washing sink next to cookline. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Pedro Ocariz with no certified food manager certification at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar handwashing sink. Paper towels were provided. **Corrected On-Site** **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 using time as a public health control for rice and beans products, but no written plans. Provided manager with time as a public health control form via email. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dishmachine top soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at warewashing area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation near cookline wearing bracelets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe box of plantains on floor at walk-in freezer. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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 scoop handle touching panko inside storage container of panko near cookline. Scoop was correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
18
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 commercially processed reduced oxygen packs of tuna and 5 of salmon, fully thawed at cooling drawers at cook line. Products were removed.
01B-13-4
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 products under time as a As a health control with no time mark. As per manager, less than 2 hour.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna and salmon poke not identified as raw on menu. Manager had employee mark items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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 8 commercially processed reduced oxygen packs of tuna and 5 of salmon, fully thawed at cooling drawers at cook line. Products were removed.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at preparation area while wearing watch. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking at cooking line with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fries on floor at walk-in freezer and boxes of ginger on floor at entrance to front counter sushi area. Manager had the ginger boxes lifted off floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at bottom corner of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at preparation area. Manager correctly positioned scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not hand washing sing at front counter hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards soiled at walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk-in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
41
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm at dish machine located at bar area. Establishment has a chlorine sanitizing dish machine at main kitchen.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (72F - Cold Holding) at wok station of kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Chef placed food items back into reach in cooler. Observed a container of mash potatoes (90F - Cold Holding) located on top of countertop steam table unit, not stored directly into unit, less than 4 hours. Advised to place container of mash potatoes into steam table unit to reheat to 165F and above. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic deli cup stored in a container of flour, located at kitchen area. Manager removed plastic cup stored in food storage container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food employees wearing watches on arms/wrist, while preparing various sushi rolls at sushi prep station.
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed various boxes of food items stored on floor of walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses located behind bar counter. Manager removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 72F located at ceviche prep station.
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed labels missing from food storage containers of flour, panko bread crumbs and sugar located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scooping utensil stored in handwash sink located across from kitchen dish machine.
31A-11-4
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. Manager provided printed forms regarding food employee health reporting agreement, but in the process of having each employee sign forms. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on prep counters throughout kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans/pots stored under prep table not kept inverted, located across from kitchen cookline.
24-05-4
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 reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna, not removed from packaging before thawing, stored in reach in cooler drawers under kitchen cookline. Manager directed employee to begin to remove all raw tuna from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wooden sushi bowl used to mix sushi rice located at sushi station. As per Manager, rice is mixed with vinegar inside wooden sushi bowl, then placed into warmer to be kept under Time as a Public Health Control-4hrs.
14-25-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor behind bar area. Manager removed ice bucket stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located across from kitchen dish machine and between prep coolers at front food prep line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil, sesame seed oil and olive oil not properly labeled/identified, stored on prep counter, across from cookline.
02D-01-5
55
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef hamburger patties over sauces in the walk in cooler. Observed raw fish over sauces in the reach in cooler at the sushi station. The manager moved both items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bag with food in the sink bythe ware washing area. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The cook cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in the dining room by the wait station and sushi station.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the kitchen entrance. Observed the hand washing sink soiled by the back door. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
50
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a scoop handle touching the rice. The manager moved the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the second preparation cooler on the front line gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets soiled on the reach in cooler at the sushi prep area. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taikin Asian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taikin Asian Cuisine on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taikin Asian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taikin Asian Cuisine.
How does Taikin Asian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Taikin Asian Cuisine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 73.
Has Taikin Asian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taikin Asian Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taikin Asian Cuisine 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 Taikin Asian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taikin Asian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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