KATA JAPANESE AND THAI RESTAURTANT
1306 20 ST · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over container of coconut milk in cook line reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Raw shelled eggs sitting out on cooler reading ambient 76°. Chef stated they have been in service for 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill. 2. Tofu found sitting out at 67° at soup warmer. Manager stated it has been sitting out for 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board in sink next to dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice in bulk bin next to freezers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of bean sprouts in walk in cooler. Box of beef on floor next to dish machine. Advised manager to move **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 77° in small crockpot. Crockpot was not plugged in. Manager plugged in unit **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No soap or paper towels at hand sink next to dish machine
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:16 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.