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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line raw shrimp in cook line cooler
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over cabbage in walk in cooler. Advised to move **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee drink stored in hand wash sink next to dish machine. Bowl in Sushi bar hand sink.
Basic 5
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezers and coolers in storage area have duct tape on handles
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 118f. Employee turned up heat **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5Basic – Light Accumulation of black mold-like substance on ice shield
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook lines have grease buildup **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.