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KAZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT

KAZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT located in JACKSONVILLE has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13456865

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914237

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen and prep line.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile above kitchen prep table. Per Person In Charge. Leak recently fix by landlord. Need new tiles on order. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Frozen tuna with labeling requirements that it be removed from packaging before thawing not removed as required. Items still frozen at prep line. Person In Charge removed seafoods from vacuum sealed bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor by sushi line cleaned by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Frontline prep employee with no hair restraint.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dust and debris on floors by sushi line. Grease buildup on floors by cook line
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cooler opposite grill with torn gasket insulation Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings found on floor by sushi line . Cleaned by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Krab at 45° in cooler at sushi line. Moved by manager to another cooler. Per Person In Charge. Items placed about 10 am. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Empty can of fly spray in rear of kitchen next to bag of onions. Moved by manager. Degreaser chemical spray bottle over bags of food in rear kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment probe thermometer at 40° in ice water. (Inspector showed manager how to calibrate thermometer ) Corrected On-Site

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.