What is Sushi KO's health inspection score?

Sushi KO has a SafeDine safety score of 13 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sushi KO last inspected?

Sushi KO was last inspected on March 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sushi KO have?

Sushi KO has 139 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sushi KO safe to eat at?

Sushi KO has a safety score of 13/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Sushi KO serve?

Sushi KO serves Japanese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sushi KO

Name: Sushi KO
Address: 7971 SW 40 ST STE 12, Miami, 33155
Rating: 13

7971 SW 40 ST STE 12, Miami

Last Inspected: 3/11/2026

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Japanese•Westchester

Ranked #318 of 331 in WestchesterBetter than 32% of japanese restaurants

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7 inspections

Last: Mar 11, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

19.9

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

10x

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

19x

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-94

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-38 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 6/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (13/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

7971 SW 40 ST STE 12, Miami, FL 33155

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

5 high priority

6 intermediate

30 basic

Oct

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

16 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jun

Sep 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

19 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Dec

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

23 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Routine - Food4 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High4 Med23 Basic

28 total4 risk factors

19/100inspection score

−170 pts

High Priority (5)

−120 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or above(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(6x)Risk Factor−60
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (4)

−30 pts

02BNo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(3x)−15
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (5)

−20 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(5x)−10
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2

Base deductions−170 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Dec 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

1 Med12 Basic

13 total2 risk factors

71/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (2)

−40 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (3)

−14 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(5x)−10

Base deductions−64 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

2 High3 Med19 Basic

24 total4 risk factors

17/100inspection score

−124 pts

High Priority (5)

−80 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or above(2x)Risk Factor−20
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−20 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(3x)−15

Basic (5)

−24 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(7x)−14
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current(2x)−4

Base deductions−124 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jun 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
24No/inadequate thermometer−5
24No/inadequate thermometer−5
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
38Insects/rodents present−2

Base deductions−48 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

3 High4 Med16 Basic

23 total

18/100inspection score

−114 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
06Handwash sink not accessible−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
24DBPR violation code 24−5
24DBPR violation code 24−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

25Improper sewage/waste disposal−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−114 pts

Oct 22

Routine Inspection

2 High2 Med15 Basic

19 total

40/100inspection score

−94 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (8)

−40 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
24DBPR violation code 24−5
24DBPR violation code 24−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
50Single-service items reused−2

Base deductions−94 pts

Oct 22

Routine Inspection

3 High4 Med15 Basic

22 total

20/100inspection score

−104 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (8)

−40 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5
24DBPR violation code 24−5
24DBPR violation code 24−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−104 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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