KAZE POKE AND HIBACHI
445 STATE RD 13 STE 7 · SAINT JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259
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 4
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash pan with dish soap, rinsed and placed on storage area with other clean pans. Inspector provided DBPR Form HR 5025-910 via email.
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in insert on grill at 84F. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over cooked noodles and raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked chicken. Also, in walk in cooler, raw chicken stored on top of raw beef and raw beef stored over carrots and ready to eat sauce. Operator rearranged all to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution at three compartment sink tested at 200ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
52-03-4Intermediate – Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Take out menus show Crab Rangoon but serves imitation crab. Employee corrected take out menus with "K" on crab rangoons on menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for cook, Xingwen H, hired last May.
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top and sides of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution on the floor at three compartment sink. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:39 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.