KAWA SUSHI
1475 PALM COAST PKWY NW · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of inspection, license is expired. **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over shell eggs. In reach in cooler raw beef stored over raw shrimp. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches under the dishmachine area 2 live roaches on/under prep table shelf in the kitchen, 2 under prep table by cooktop. One live in the sushi bar area, and one live the kitchen floor. Person in charge began killing and discarding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand wash sink in the bar area. Person in charge removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in the dry storage area on the floor, 4 dead roaches under the prep table. One dead roach on the counter of the sushi bar, two dead under the stand up freezer. One dead on prep table in kitchen. Person in charge swept and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in reach in cooler across from cookline torn.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door by freezers.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with buildup of grease/debris under cooktop area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces, vinegar stored on floor in dry storage area and sushi bar area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on cooktop/ fryer area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:04 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.