MIKATA BUFFET
8720 BAYMEADOWS RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One fly in kitchen. Swatted by manger. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef in containers over desserts. In walk in cooler. Moved by manager. Tray of raw eggs over cut vegetables. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in sushi cooler at frontline. Krab 50°. 51°. Créme cheese 50°. Per Person In Charge. Sliding glass broken. Item on order. Arriving soon. Item placed on existing Time Temperature Controlled for Safety procedures. Garlic in oil 70°. At frontline cook line. Placed about 11 am. Moved by manager to freezer. . **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sinks blocked by bulk food containers , equipment.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in multiple kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen. All purpose cleaner. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing over restaurant items. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut plastic jug as scoop. Operator discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple packaged seafood items thawing in standing water , or on kitchen counter.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 11:14 AM.
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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.