Kusina
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
50
Score
Kusina has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at end of front service line used to store bucket and also to dump ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls without handles used to dispense rice and seasonings in prep area and on cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves in walk-in-cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in dry food storage area not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line, walk-in-cooler and gasket on reach in freezer in prep area torn/ in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed distilled vinegar and bag in box soda on floor in back storage room area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of multiple ovens on cook line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line, walk-in-cooler, and reach in freezer in prep area soiled. Also, filters in hood area above fryers soiled. Also, exterior of flour container, rice containers, and multiple seasoning containers in prep area soiled. Also, exterior of oven and fryers on cook line, paper towel dispenser and top of mixer at end of cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed multiple utensils in bakery area not inverted/ with food contact surface faced up. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
50
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine next to single service lids in baker area. Operator removed container of rubbing alcohol to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of mango pulp and one can of tomato puree dented and crimped around rims and center of cans. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple Sink (Chlorine +200ppm) exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator added water to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in freezer across from fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floors in walk-in-cooler chipped / in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple bags of flour and boxes of sodas on cardboard of less than 6 inches.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven on cook line and at end of cook line near bakery area soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers and reach in freezers on cook line and prep area soiled. Also, exterior of Mullins with seasonings in prep area soiled. Also, Multiple filters above fryers and grill soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed bucket of utensils/ scoops with food contact faced up in bakery area.
24-18-4
47
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in freezer on cookline- not all foods commercially packaged. Operator rearranged reach in freezer to properly store. Also, raw beef stored over raw pork in reach-in cooler on cookline across from grill. Operator rearranged reach-in cooler to properly store raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk opened on 9/13 not date marked. Operator date marked container of milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cookline. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles containing toxic substance stored on shelf under front counter and on shelf in prep area unlabeled. Operator labeled spray bottles of cleaner, window cleaner and sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank stored in dry food storage area not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small Ice machine at front service line leaking water.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor next to fryer. Also, bag of floor and containers of oil stored on floor next to walk-in-cooler.
08B-38-4
55
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at flip top reach-in cooler next to reach in freezer at end of cookline soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in front service area. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled/ stained
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Cutting board on counter across from stove and fryer has multiple cuts and no longer cleanable..
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
70
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice pudding in display cooler cabinet in front at 49F-53F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice pudding in display cooler cabinet in front at 49F-53F. See stop sale Manager stated the rice pudding was made yesterday at 1pm and placed in display cooler and remained in cooler. Condensation droplets on top of lids of rice pudding. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in reach in flip top cooler on shelf over ready to eat foods. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over tofu. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one cracked raw shell egg with raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. See stop sale Manager removed and discarded cracked egg.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice pudding in display cooler cabinet in front at 49F-53F. See stop sale Manager stated the rice pudding was made yesterday at 1pm and placed in display cooler and remained in cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manager removed and discarded rice pudding.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking hand sink across from 3 compartment sink. Manager removed cart from in front of hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
35
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed establishment to be selling in house packaged bottles without warning label. **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink located in back room across from 3 compartment sink to not have soap. Manager provided soap for hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment to not have written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling return vents to be soiled located in back room.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored on food storage rack located across from walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket to be soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service to go platters stored on floor near office. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on prep tables not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table near cook line. Manager removed drink container and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kusina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kusina on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kusina?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kusina.
How does Kusina compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Kusina most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Kusina's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kusina have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kusina means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kusina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kusina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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