DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

KAZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT

9965 San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida, 32257
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756672

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754823

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All Certified Food Manager cards expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: At callback :time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All Certified Food Manager cards expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: At callback :time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8829304

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tank. Wait-station. Secured by manger. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above reach in cooler / make table in kitchen.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Foods stored at 49-51°. Loose / torn gaskets. Cooler opposite grill. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Loose siding to wall by walk in cooler.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose / torn gaskets. Cooler opposite grill.
  • 12A-11-4:High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Food service employee returned from bathroom then engaged in food service activity without washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 51°. 51°. 49°. 49°. 51°. Stop sale issued Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked coconut soup (overnight temperatures) at 50°. 51°. 51°. 49°. 49°. 51°. Stop sale issued Raw chicken 49°. Placed about 1 hr before. Moved by manager. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All Certified Food Manager cards expired. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All Certified Food Manager cards expired. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740990

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Boxed avocado under plumbing. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed foods on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment. Kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water 81°. Moved by manager.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dusty ceiling in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : rear kitchen.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink used for rinsing pans.

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473573

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over packaged food on rear rack.
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut plastic jug as scoop. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Packaged foods stored under plumbing. Frontline sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions on floor. Rear kitchen.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cooler gaskets torn.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Covered by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled / dusty walls and vents in walk in cooler.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362580

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut gallon jug used as scoop for rice.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Avocados stored under plumbing. Frontline. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Kitchen. Dry rack.
  • 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. Food prep employee cracked eggs with same gloves then engaged in food prep activity without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser not functioning. Kitchen. Restroom.