Inspection Report

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RAINBOW SUSHI

12620 BEACH BLVD, STE 19 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3329057
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8348314
DBPR license2612402

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#7High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medication stored over reach in cooler preparation area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority22-41-4

High 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 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0ppm. Operator will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling Krab with bare hands. Employee washed hands properly and placed gloves on. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tempura shrimp being held hot at 96F located in sushi area. Employee stated shrimp was prepared 30 minutes prior. Manager had employee reheat shrimp. Took second temperature 178F(reheating). **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed establishment without chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without chemical test kit for Dish machine.

#14Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment with 5 employees engaging in food preparation without certified food service manager on duty. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen without soap and paper towels. Employee provided hand soap and paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks not secured in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen. Manager hand employees store drinks properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor of kitchen near back door. Manager had employee remove and store the oil properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled.

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp sitting in 3 compartment sink to thaw. Manager turned cold water on the frozen shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed the walk-in cooler floor Unsealed concrete.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 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.