KATA JAPANESE AND THAI RESTAURTANT
1306 20 ST · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High Priority – 1 Live, small flying insects found on cooks line. 2 live small flying insects observed near dishwasher.
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed napkin used to line raw shrimp in cooks line reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over lemon juice in cook line cooler. Chicken thighs over tempura batter **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shelled eggs (65F) and cooked white rice (50F) sitting out on cooks line. In service for one hour. Recommended rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and sunglasses stores next to to go lids on storage shelf
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 81f. Manager increased heat **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled in grease. Floor Drain under 3 bay sink has buildup **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:00 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.