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
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0 ppm. Primed and ran cycle, reading 0ppm **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Spoke to operator on the phone Operator is in process of switching dishwashing companies. Company is scheduled to come out tomorrow to look at machine. Machine is not in use at time of callback **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired 2/26 – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
Basic 2
10-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 88f. Manager turned warmer on high heat **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: 93f **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:23 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.