Inspection Report

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KUMO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

2517 SANTA BARBARA BLVD #12 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33914

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3504705
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8896469
DBPR license4605726

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch shirt and face while food preparation. Educated cook on proper handwashing and not to touch clothes or face while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed fish cakes in handwashing sink at sushi bar. The operator removed fish cakes from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink across from 3 compartment sink hot water shut off. The operator turned on hot water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in dishwashing area gasket torn.

#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin. The ice scooper was removed from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.