KAWACHI SUSHI & BAR

10601 US HWY 441 STE C12

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10781529

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868763

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Blue cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Sushi cooler sliding glass window broke. Warning
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Plastic food bucket chipping. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -#10 of pineapples. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Soap stored over cans. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Sushi bar was moved from bar to across the dining room in the corner. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8743619

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go containers on floor at bar.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Cut cucumber in sushi reach in cooler. -Crab Rangoon in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw lobster tail over noodles. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef and salmon over sauces in prep cooler in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Room temperature. Less than 4 hours. Operator moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 6/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8698994

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Tempura scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef stored behind cut lettuce in prep cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Degreaser. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8608815

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Brown cutting board.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in 108f. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Eye drops on parchment paper. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over sauce. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter 74f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in handsink.