MIKATO STEAK RESTAURANT
1092 S PONCE DE LEON BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
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-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg inside container with washed edamame. Person in charge removed eggs. No visible contamination observed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shrimp in walk-in cooler. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp in reach in cooler . Person in charge reorganized both coolers properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink at sushi bar. Discussed with employee. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to fix gasket on deep freezer.
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 cellphone on wait station counter. Observed employee keys above flip-top cooler in kitchen. All employee items were removed from food area by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen near ware washing. Person in charge had employee start moping floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed both ice buckets on ground. Person in charge had employee place and invert ice buckets on rack. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensils in 80f water. Discussed with person in charge.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 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.