DARUMA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
13799 BEACH BLVD STE 9 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32224
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dish machine at 0 ppm. Manager adjusted Dish machine and tested at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands and rubbing hands together for 4-5 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing procedures and employee rehashed hands properly rubbing hands together for 15 seconds **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw eggs being stored over Raw Shrimp and Raw fish in upright cooler near ware washing area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 Rodent droppings under Hot water tank near mop sink. 1 Rodent dropping at mop sink area. 6 Rodent droppings under racks in dry food storage area. 1 Rodent dropping under prep table in middle of kitchen. 1 Rodent dropping under prep table on cook line near stove. 14 Rodent droppings at Sushi bar along the wall of counter directly behind sushi making counter behind/under toaster oven.. 1 Rodent dropping under Hibachi grill near bar storage area. 3 Rodent droppings at Beer and Wine storage area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (50F – Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Employee rushed eggs from kitchen counter into walk in cooler upon inspectors arrival.. operator stated he will keep eggs in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked located near dry storage by garbage can on wheels. Manager moved away from hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of main ice machine to be soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the upright coolers door handles to be soiled next to ware washing area **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen to be soiled. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen to be soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed sauce pans wet nesting being stored on clean storage rack at ware washing area. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at sushi bar along the back counter. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cook line near grill to be soiled. Manager had employee clean **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:05 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.