Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT

15211 US HWY 441 · EUSTIS · Lake County · FL 32726

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3703435
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13741910
DBPR license4508509

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 2 flying insects in dry storage area, **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03F-02-5

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner above prep table and prep cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority41-15-5

High 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**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubber in hand washing sink. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar and rice containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside walk in cooler. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Sauces in walk in cooler Sauces in walk in freez **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.