KAZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT
9965 San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida, 32257
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).