IZAKAYA KO
1198 BEACH BLVD STE 9 · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near sushi bar.
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment serving undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Manager called vender and they will email the parasite destruction sheet to email. Vender sent copy of Parasite destruction letter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide labeled for household use only near Dish machine. Manager removed pesticide from restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed large yellow tail hamachi (white fish) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package, still in packaging thawed. See stop sale.
Intermediate 4
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment without measuring device for high temperature sanitizing Dish machine.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment without time control documents filled out. Manager completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense rice. Manager removed from container of rice. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed large yellow tail hamachi (white fish) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package, still in packaging thawed. See stop sale.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed large container of rice vinegar stored on floor of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Manager removed from cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in cooler with drinking glasses. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large clear container containing rice without a label on it. Manager placed label on rice. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.