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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge unable to fix with prime switch. Person in charge set up triple sink. **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dish machine not being sanitized due to machine testing 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice on cart (67F – Cold Holding). Left for one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two certificates expired 2023. Person in charge noted to update employees food training.
Basic 4
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk-in cooler. Person in charge had employee squeegee water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen cracked or missing.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensil in 75F water **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler and deep freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.