DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

KAWA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI

8631 LITTLE RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10777531

  • 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. Ahi tuna in walk in cooler, package states to remove before thawing, two 4.5 pkgs
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - unwashed mushrooms over cooked lo mein noodles Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table on cook line, moved to bucket Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In reach in cooler under onions, paper towel, operator removed towel In reach in cooler at sushi station - salmon wrapped in paper towels, discussed with manager on duty
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna in walk in cooler, package states to remove before thawing, two 4.5 pkgs
  • 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. Sushi rice in sushi bar has no time mark, prepped at 11 am, will be discarded at 3.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wine chiller in hand wash sink in bar, operator removed Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10791689

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards at lift top cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In ladies room in left side of vanity - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10790933

  • 14-25-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Cypress Wood bowl used for sushi rice, discussed options with operator - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: It in use, hanging on wall **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately - 9 rodent droppings on floor under storage shelf in 19 on same shelf next to buckets of sauce 25 under hibachi table in unused dining room 2 on floor in north dining room 10 on floor around bar 1 on bench at table by bar 1 on ledge by table by bar 5 on floor in bar 6 unspder shelf in sushi bar 18 under glass door cooler on cook line 5 under wok table on cook line 10 on floor in liquor storage room Chewed candy wrappers and other paper on floor in liquor room. Orange with teeth marks under cooler in bar Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: 1 Live rodent under hibachi grill in unused dining room. Approximately 8 rodent droppings under hibachi grill in unused dining room 1 rodent dropping by back door 5 rodent droppings on floor in hole if shelf on left side of 3 compartment sink in bar 1 rodent dropping on floor in sushi bar in front of cooler 1 Dead rodent on tubing under sink in bar. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards at lift top cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In ladies room in left side of vanity - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10790767

  • 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Cypress Wood bowl used for sushi rice, discussed options with operator
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler at end of cook line.
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Mop sink has standing water, floor drain in dish room gas standing water to top of drain plumber has been called **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately - 9 rodent droppings on floor under storage shelf in 19 on same shelf next to buckets of sauce 25 under hibachi table in unused dining room 2 on floor in north dining room 10 on floor around bar 1 on bench at table by bar 1 on ledge by table by bar 5 on floor in bar 6 unspder shelf in sushi bar 18 under glass door cooler on cook line 5 under wok table on cook line 10 on floor in liquor storage room Chewed candy wrappers and other paper on floor in liquor room. Orange with teeth marks under cooler in bar Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards at lift top cooler
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In ladies room in left side of vanity

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10777305

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, stained White board at lift top - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740572

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by dish room, water dripping from black / pink mold like substance onto ice, see stop sale Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical glass door cooler on end of cook line
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine in kitchen, operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately - 12 rodent droppings In liquor cabinet on shelves 30 under dry storage shelf in back hallway 3 on top of bucket of soy sauce 8 under shelf by ice machine 2 on floor in sushi bar 10 under reach in cooler on cook line 15 under wok table Repeat Violation
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by dish room, water dripping from black / pink mold like substance onto ice, s
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, stained White board at lift top

Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739469

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in dish room, moved to dining room **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: Restaurant not open at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Appropriately 8 rodent droppings under wok table on cook line 4 rodent droppings under glass door cooler on cook line 4 rodent droppings on floor on cook line by prep table across from wok 5 rodent droppings under hand wash sink on cook line by walk in freezer 4 rodent droppings under ice machine in kitchen 10 rodent droppings under bag in box soda in kitchen 18 on shelf on liquor closet 20 on floor under dry storage shelf in back room 7 under shelf in sushi bar 20 on floor by 2 door cooler in sushi bar 6 in empty space between glass door cooler and cabinet in bar 14 along wall of room used for employee storage, under chairs - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: 2 droppings observed under bag in box beverage rack 2 droppings found on opposite side of cook line on floor 1 Dropping on cook line 1 in back room used by staff Operator disposed of droppings and sanitized the area. Total 6 droppings **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler in sushi bar milk (48F - Cold Holding), see stop sale Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: No milk in cooler of sushi bar. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740426

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727369

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in dish room, moved to dining room **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Appropriately 8 rodent droppings under wok table on cook line 4 rodent droppings under glass door cooler on cook line 4 rodent droppings on floor on cook line by prep table across from wok 5 rodent droppings under hand wash sink on cook line by walk in freezer 4 rodent droppings under ice machine in kitchen 10 rodent droppings under bag in box soda in kitchen 18 on shelf on liquor closet 20 on floor under dry storage shelf in back room 7 under shelf in sushi bar 20 on floor by 2 door cooler in sushi bar 6 in empty space between glass door cooler and cabinet in bar 14 along wall of room used for employee storage, under chairs
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (48F - Cold Holding)
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler in sushi bar milk (48F - Cold Holding), see stop sale Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727084

  • 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In employee bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Evidence of employees smoking in bathroom. Discussed firmly with operator. Operator removed bucket that contained cigarette ash and stated he will have employees smoke out the back kitchen door. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8732332

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Employee bathroom, toilet not working, odor in room, to go items and tools stored in bathroom Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In employee bathroom Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler on end of cook line Warning
  • 25-18-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Soufflé cops and to go boxes in bathroom by kitchen. Removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, primed machine, still 0 ppm. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler, cooked broccoli (49F - Cold Holding)made approximately 3 hours ago, above fill line in cooler , operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler on cook line Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of of sink on end of cook line, operator moved Hand wash sink in dish room blocked by large dish rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink in bar Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen by glass door cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8565291

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line and a beverage station, moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce on cook line, moved to shelf Buckets on floor in walk in cooler, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler - raw chicken over bag of onions, operator moved chicken to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at 3 door cooler on cook line
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish room, wire shelving unit and dish racks in front of sink, silicone gloves in sink. Operator removed gloves, moved racks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353734

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white bar/guard in kitchen.
  • 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. Observed tuna loins in walk-in cooler defrosted still sealed in original package. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed carrots in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed shelf stored in front of handwash sink in warewashing room to the right of the dishmachine. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site