KAZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT
9965 SAN JOSE BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32257
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-11-4High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Food service employee returned from bathroom then engaged in food service activity without washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 51°. 51°. 49°. 49°. 51°. Stop sale issued **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked coconut soup (overnight temperatures) at 50°. 51°. 51°. 49°. 49°. 51°. Stop sale issued Raw chicken 49°. Placed about 1 hr before. Moved by manager. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All Certified Food Manager cards expired. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All Certified Food Manager cards expired. **Warning**
Basic 6
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tank. Wait-station. Secured by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above reach in cooler / make table in kitchen.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Foods stored at 49-51°. Loose / torn gaskets. Cooler opposite grill. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Loose siding to wall by walk in cooler.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose / torn gaskets. Cooler opposite grill.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:08 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.