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WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

10206 RIVERCOAST DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3377649
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8456388
DBPR license2614053

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 2 live roaches. Observed 1 live roach in bar area. Observed 1 live roach in employee restroom near mop sink. Manager killed both roaches and removed from premises. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate16-40-4

Intermediate – No temperature measuring device provided on dishmachine. Observed establishment without temperature measuring device provided on dishmachine.

#11Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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. Observed multiple employees Required employee training expired.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of main ice machine soiled at the top near chute with mold-like substance.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles on coolers located on cook line soiled near grill area.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled. Observed in mop sink area ceiling tile missing above dryer.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 2 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in ware washing area. 1 dead roach in glassware cooler that is not being used. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee can of spam stored in ware washing area next to clean dishes. Manager had employee remove and store properly. Observed employee drink stored on prep table across from grill. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on table in sushi preparation area. Manager had employee remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand sink at entrance of kitchen without employee hand washing sign. Inspector provided hand washing sign for establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at entrance of kitchen. Employee placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Manager added additional bucket under sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 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
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.