DARUMA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
13799 BEACH BLVD STE 9 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32224
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and then put gloves on without washing hands and then touched clean equipment. Operator discussed hand washing and glove changing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored above unwashed cabbage in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed shrimp to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of toxic substance stored next to clean cups at bar area. Operator removed container of clorax sipes to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front service station exceeds maximum concentration. Employee added more water to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees food safety training expired in May '24.
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin at soda dispensing machine in front service station soiled.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf in front service station unable to properly air dry. Employee started to unstick cups during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle on microwave in sushi making station soiled. Employee cleaned handle during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Lid and side lid opened on dumpster.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:01 PM.
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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.