Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

KOTOBUKI ASIAN CUISINE

145 HILDEN RD STE 106 · PONTE VEDRA · St. Johns County · FL 32081

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3684414
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13587981
DBPR license6502321

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler at soup station, tofu (50F – Cold Holding). Manager stated tofu in reach-in cooler overnight, changed water last night.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at soup station, tofu (50F – Cold Holding). Manager stated tofu in reach-in cooler overnight, changed water last night.

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At sushi bar handwash sink, metal scrub pad and tweezers stored in sink. Operator removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At sushi bar, cutting board has grooves and is no longer easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen floors under and behind equipment soiled with food residue. In kitchen walls at dish area, behind reach-in cooler and soup station soiled with food residue. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda dispenser ice bin, scoop laying in ice with handle touching ice. Operator moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, front and side of cooking equipment soiled with food residue. In kitchen, exterior of bulk cornstarch container soiled with residue. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with residue/debris. At sushi bar, exterior of toaster ovens have build up. At sushi bar and cook line, handwash sinks soiled with residue. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.