Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami

Last inspected:

8888 Sw 136 St #383, Miami, FL 33176
Overview

Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami has been subject to escalating enforcement over the past year. The facility has 30 inspections on record totaling 239 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection — more than 50% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on February 26, 2018 for roach activity. Two disciplinary actions totaling $560 in fines were issued.

High-priority violations have been chronic and recurring. Chemical storage violations appeared in 7 of the 8 most recent inspections. Food contact surface violations were cited in every inspection since February 2025. Employee health reporting violations were documented in 4 inspections between February and October 2025. Management awareness failures were cited in 3 recent inspections. Proper hand washing and cooking temperature violations also appear repeatedly across the record.

The most recent inspection on March 9, 2026 resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition after 3 violations were cited on March 6, 2026, when an administrative complaint was recommended. That March 6 inspection documented 18 violations including high-priority failures in employee health reporting, chemical storage, hand washing, and food contact surfaces.

Most recent closure: February 26, 2018 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
239Violations
1Closures
$560in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 8 violations / inspection 8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 11:17:00

Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $560.00

Disciplinary action history for Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2022042918 $160.00 Jun 17, 2022 Miami (Doral)
1--2018011109 $400.00 Feb 26, 2018 Miami (Doral)

Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami last inspected?
Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami last shut down?
Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami was last shut down on February 26, 2018 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami had?
Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami find?
Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami ever been shut down?
Yes, Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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.
Has Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $560.00 in fines.
How much has Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami been fined?
Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar in Miami has been fined a total of $560.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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