KAIBA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
1227 3 ST S · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towels used as liner for food container on cook line and in sushi area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple bags of raw chicken in walk-in freezer in Nonfood-grade bags (to go bags ).
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice being held hot at 115F. Employee stated he brought out the rice at 10:30 to reheat . Took second temperature at 116F. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice being held hot at 115F. Employee stated he brought out the rice at 10:30 to reheat . Took second temperature at 116F. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in hand sink. Employee removed container out of hand sink to allow for handwashing . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing area in kitchen. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Required employee training expired for all employees. **Warning**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in shrimp sauce used to dispense. Manager removed and discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2tanks not secured in bar and in kitchen.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in hand sink located in kitchen. Manager removed and discarded roach. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed two large bags of carrots stored on the floor of walk-in cooler.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed, wet, wiping towel used under kind words. Manager removed towel from cutting board . **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.