DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT

15211 US Highway 441
Florida, 32278
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10701588

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - red microwave
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting boards stored under prep table.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - walk in freezer
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - red microwave
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - 2 buckets of beef soups thaw outside walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03F-02-5: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. See stop sale.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda gun at sushi bar Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779002

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bowl stored in cooked rice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. - prep area, Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of soup machine.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - lettuce stored over cooked noodles. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - woman's restroom
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink at sushi bar blocked with sushi rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8635412

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8523503

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl stored in bulk dry rice, bread crumbs, salt. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - buckets of soy sauce
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - ice scoop stored in ice bin at drink station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dish trays - exterior of fryers Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sushi rice, bread crumbs, sugar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink blocked with sushi rice Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink on cooks line used to wash utensils Repeat Violation
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Not all raw foods are identified on menu. Operator marked unmarked raw food items. Operator stated he will order new menus with corrections. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. - 5 new hires

Inspection Date: 11/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553238

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377706

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bulk rice, salt, sugar, Tempra
  • 06-09-1: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. -Raw tuna - raw escolar Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - Hand sink at sushi bar Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk rice, salt, sugar, Tempra Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Chef at hibachi station
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw salmon ( ambient cooling less than 90 minutes) (46F); raw tuna(ambient cooling less than 90 minutes) (46F - Cooling); escolar ( ambient cooling less than 90 minutes) (47F - Cooling). Operator placed all items in ice bath for quick cooling. New temperature :43° for all items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on counter at service area. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of Fryers and baskets
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink in kitchen area used for utensils washing. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - Hand sink at sushi bar Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of yellow liquid on counter at service area.