KAWA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI
8631 LITTLE RD · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34654
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The operator replaced with new water. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Intermediate 4
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The handwash sink on the right side of the cook line has no paper towels.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided the operator with the DBPR Form HR 5022-090. The operator filled out the form. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kimi expired 5/1/25, Sergio expired 4/20/25, Tyler expired 5/1/25, Payi Ye. expired 4/26/2025, Muhammad S. expired 4/20/2025. FRLA.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle not labeled by the bar area on the waiter cart. The operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Several glass cups wet nesting by the soda machine area. The operator moved the wet cups to the dishwasher area for rewashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Frying oil box and soy sauce bucket on the floor. Several boxes in the walk in freezer on the floor. The operator moved items off the floor in the kitchen area and in the walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of the grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the women's bathroom. The operator posted the sign.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.