Daruma Japanese Steak House
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
100
Score
Daruma Japanese Steak House, located at 13799 Beach Blvd Ste 9 in Jacksonville, FL, had a low-risk inspection on January 14, 2026, with no violations recorded. This most recent inspection resulted in a perfect score of 100. However, historical records indicate that the majority of the ten scored inspections for this Japanese and sushi establishment have been classified as high-risk.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 16 live roaches. 13 live roaches near hot water tank. 2 live roaches in dry storage area. 1 live roach near ware washing area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked raw shell eggs stored in walk in cooler with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed establishment using non food grade paper towels to line vegetables in reach in cooler. Manager will have paper towels removed from pans. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored over unwashed potatoes. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches near hot water tank. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in middle of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
33-16-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Observed water softener salt stacked up on floor outside back door. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
39
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining tuna in sushi located in sushi bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw steak in reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled located in bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large containers of soup stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw shrimp in pan of water on reach in cooler. Employee removed and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Towels used to line food-contact shelves. Observed towels used to line shelves holding food bowls and utensils. Manager removed and stored without towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
45
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel in direct contact being used as a line for multiple fish in reach-in cooler at sushi making station.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over raw salmon in walk in freezer, not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed lemons in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed items that were incorrectly stored to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of burn medicine stored in prep area on shelf next to condiments. Also, bottle of aspirin store next to drink skewers in bar area. Operator removed medicines from both areas to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles in walk-in-cooler in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of salt for water softener stored on floor in storage area. Also, plastic buckets of sauces stored on floor in dry food storage area. Operator removed foods from floor to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Commode in women's restroom out of order. Operator has sign on door and is expecting it to be repaired soon.. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels in bar area not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator removed wet towels from tops of cooler in bar to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf in front service area unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
50
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and then put gloves on without washing hands and then touched clean equipment. Operator discussed hand washing and glove changing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored above unwashed cabbage in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed shrimp to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of toxic substance stored next to clean cups at bar area. Operator removed container of clorax sipes to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front service station exceeds maximum concentration. Employee added more water to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Two employees food safety training expired in May '24.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin at soda dispensing machine in front service station soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf in front service station unable to properly air dry. Employee started to unstick cups during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle on microwave in sushi making station soiled. Employee cleaned handle during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid and side lid opened on dumpster.
33-16-4
41
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
May 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen to be soiled. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen to be soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Still the same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High 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 Dish machine at 0 ppm. Manager adjusted Dish machine and tested at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands and rubbing hands together for 4-5 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing procedures and employee rehashed hands properly rubbing hands together for 15 seconds **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw eggs being stored over Raw Shrimp and Raw fish in upright cooler near ware washing area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 Rodent droppings under Hot water tank near mop sink. 1 Rodent dropping at mop sink area. 6 Rodent droppings under racks in dry food storage area. 1 Rodent dropping under prep table in middle of kitchen. 1 Rodent dropping under prep table on cook line near stove. 14 Rodent droppings at Sushi bar along the wall of counter directly behind sushi making counter behind/under toaster oven.. 1 Rodent dropping under Hibachi grill near bar storage area. 3 Rodent droppings at Beer and Wine storage area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Employee rushed eggs from kitchen counter into walk in cooler upon inspectors arrival.. operator stated he will keep eggs in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked located near dry storage by garbage can on wheels. Manager moved away from hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of main ice machine to be soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the upright coolers door handles to be soiled next to ware washing area **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen to be soiled. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen to be soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sauce pans wet nesting being stored on clean storage rack at ware washing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at sushi bar along the back counter. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cook line near grill to be soiled. Manager had employee clean **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
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