HIRO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
10920 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 30 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used as a liner in direct contact with vegetables in reach-in cooler across from grill area and also at front display case at counter for fish. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in sushi making station nearest closed end of area used to store sharpening stones for knives. Discussed with operator that hand wash sink can only be use for hand washing. Operator removed container with sharpening stones from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at either hand wash sink in sushi making station. Operator replenished soap at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler at sushi making station and gasket on walk-in-cooler torn/ in disrepair. Operator stated he has a gasket on order for reach-in cooler. He didn't realize gasket on walk-in-cooler was also torn. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food in walk in freezer stored on floor under bottom shelf. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two rice spatulas stored in container of standing water next to rice warmer. Employee emptied water from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping towel used under cutting board at prep area. Operator removed wet cloths from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 3:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 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.