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DARUMA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

13799 BEACH BLVD STE 9 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32224

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3637420
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10937687
DBPR license2613048

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#6High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed establishment using non food grade paper towels to line vegetables in reach in cooler. Manager will have paper towels removed from pans. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored over unwashed potatoes. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 16 live roaches. 13 live roaches near hot water tank. 2 live roaches in dry storage area. 1 live roach near ware washing area. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#9High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked raw shell eggs stored in walk in cooler with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold like substance.

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches near hot water tank. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in middle of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster.

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection.

#5Basic08B-74-1

Basic – Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Observed water softener salt stacked up on floor outside back door. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.