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 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to store food in freezer
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over cut vegetables in reach in cooler
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tuna loin found in cooler over night
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna loin 48f. Kale 46f. Rice Noodles in water 49f. Cooked white Rice 50f Sitting out on cooks line. Employee stated they just brought out from walk in cooler. Advised to move back to cooler until ready to cook **Warning**
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 3
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating on cooks line
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooks line
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:37 PM.
Violation category totals
2 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.