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KAZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT

2137 SE FEDERAL HWY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 1, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3361599
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8380859
DBPR license5301615

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority8 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in room temperature water. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Paper towels in contact with scallions **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 8

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in warewashing blocked by trash can

#13Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi menu items not identified as raw/ undercooked **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in warewashing area

#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with forms **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in warewashing area

#18Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop tempura batter **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table cook line

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxed oil and bagged rice **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in warewashing area and hand sink next to wait station

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior doors of make table cooler on cook line.

#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Make table cooler

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, tempura batter,

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 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.