Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TEN ZUSHI

9680 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD, SUITE 3 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3649028
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13466302
DBPR license2616109

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee on cook line handled raw beef with gloved hands and placed meat on grill then without changing gloves/washing hands handled multiple pans in reach in cooler and ready to eat carrots and onions for different order. Manager coached employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects at sushi bar under counter where handwash sink is. Also, observed 2 flying insects on cook line at end near pass through window.

#14High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, metal pan of raw beef stored above raw scallops. Operator put pan of raw meat on bottom shelf. Also, in walk-in cooler raw beef stored over raw shrimp. Operator moved raw shrimp over with other seafood. Also, in walk-in freezer on metal rack, raw chicken wrapped in plastic wrap stored over raw beef wrapped in plastic wrap. Operator moved chicken to bottom of rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under counter at sushi bar, bottle of windex stored on shelf next to cans of pineapple juice and clean dishes. Operator removed windex and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar handwash sink, soda gun drain line running into handwash sink. Operator removed drain line from sink. Also, handwash sink at server station used to dump ice from drink cup. Operator melted all ice in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In white containers of sauce at end of cook line. To go containers used as scoops. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on counter of sushi bar. Operator discarded of water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with food debris. Also, floor under reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At sushi bar under handwash sink, two unopened containers of ginger stored on floor. Operator moved containers to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster/establishment. Trash on ground outside back door to establishment.

#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of flour under prep table at end of cook line handle of scoop in product. Operator removed handle from flour. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled/torn at sushi bar and in kitchen. Also, hood filters above cook line heavily soiled with grease build up. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, boxes of unwashed lemons, oranges and tomatoes stored on shelf above tubs of ready to eat cut produce. Operator had employee begin to switch products. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At sushi bar, multiple wet wiping clothes stored on cutting board in between use. Operator removed wet wiping clothes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At wait station, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator had employee remake sanitizer bucket and rechecked at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:28 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.