OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR
7860 GATE PKWY #119 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink with no soap.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over intact steak. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One package of tuna thawed with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced in walk in cooler.
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half in server cooler opened 2 days ago per person in charge with no date mark. Employee marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area with debris buildup.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4+ food handlers on site with no CFM present. CFM arrived by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from employee restroom.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles of degreaser per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door not self closing. Open during inspection.
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. One package of tuna thawed with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced in walk in cooler.
36-73-4Basic – Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in walk in cooler with debris buildup. Ceiling vents in kitchen with dust/ grease buildup. Wall by server soda dispenser closest to main hibachi grill with mold like substance on wall. Mold like substance on wall in employee restroom. Damage to wall at server station near main hibachi station. Grease buildup on floor under hibachi stations in dining room. Drain at back server line soda station with debris buildup.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bus tubs of cut lettuce and cooked rice stored on floor in kitchen. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bus tubs holding margarine in walk in cooler with mold like substance buildup. Dish racks with debris buildup. Door handles to walk in cooler / freezer with debris buildup. Walk in cooler fan/ shelving with mold like substance buildup. Black buildup around sealant at hand wash sink at back server line. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed prepped vegetables stored in original cardboard boxes unwashed product arrived in. **Repeat Violation**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed soiled, rusty toolbox stored on shelf next to soda can storage near server area.
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar, some are unwrapped within customer reach.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:51 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.