KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT
15211 US HWY 441 · EUSTIS · Lake County · FL 32726
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 2 flying insects in dry storage area, **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator added time. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner above prep table and prep cooler. **Warning**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine over 200++. Operator changed water.Rechecked 50 ppm. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubber in hand washing sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar and rice containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In prep cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag and hat above prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside walk in cooler. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Sauces in walk in cooler Sauces in walk in freez **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Food storage lids exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep reach in cooler interior soiled. Upright reach in cooler at the end of cook line. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table in the kitchen. Wall by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:18 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.