WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
10206 RIVERCOAST DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High 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**
Intermediate 2
16-40-4Intermediate – No temperature measuring device provided on dishmachine. Observed establishment without temperature measuring device provided on dishmachine.
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. Observed multiple employees Required employee training expired.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – 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.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles on coolers located on cook line soiled near grill area.
36-34-5Basic – 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.
35A-03-4Basic – 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**
12B-07-4Basic – 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**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
31B-04-4Basic – 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**
21-38-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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.