Kazu Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
43
Score
Kazu Japanese Restaurant, located at 9965 San Jose Blvd in Jacksonville, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on December 4, 2025, resulting in a score of 43. This inspection identified 2 critical, 1 major, and 7 minor violations. Previous inspections for Kazu Japanese Restaurant have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
35
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: At callback :time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All Certified Food Manager cards expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: At callback :time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
82
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High 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**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 51°. 51°. 49°. 49°. 51°. Stop sale issued **Warning**
01B-02-5
High 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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All Certified Food Manager cards expired. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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-03-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tank. Wait-station. Secured by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above reach in cooler / make table in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Loose siding to wall by walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose / torn gaskets. Cooler opposite grill.
14-36-5
Basic - 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**
14-74-7
39
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large blow on frontline Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Box of avocados under plumbing frontline Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between equipment at prep table. Kitchen.
10-17-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados with lables still on : prep line.
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service containers on floor. Dry goods.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Prepped vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dusty wall/ ceiling walk in cooler.
36-27-5
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