Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral
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9036-9040 Nw 25 St, Doral, FL 33172Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral has accumulated 158 violations across 19 inspections dating to 2022, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection — well above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared frequently, particularly improper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 8 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (9+ inspections), chemical storage (8+ inspections), employee health reporting (4 inspections), and consumer advisory compliance (6+ inspections). The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 21 violations were found, including three intermediate-level violations involving food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory requirements. Prior to that, a September 9, 2025 inspection issued a Warning and identified 36 violations, the highest count on record, including high-priority deficiencies in employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory. The pattern of recurring violations across multiple years, combined with recent escalating violation counts and formal warnings, indicates persistent systemic compliance challenges.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 3 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections36 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral last inspected?
- Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 17, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral had?
- Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral find?
- Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral was most recently inspected on November 17, 2025 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral ever been shut down?
- No, Kokai Sushi & Lounge in Doral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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