HIRO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Name: HIRO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Address: 10920 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 30, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32256, US
Rating: 96.5

10920 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 30, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

License #2613922

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96.5 Grade A / 100

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HIRO JAPANESE RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96.5 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 25, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 4 minor.

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[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One package of tuna with instruction to remove from packaging prior to thawing thawed in front counter reach in cooler with no oxygen introduced.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice paddle in standing water at 79F in kitchen. Person in charge removed water. Also, observed several spoons with handles touching dry bulk spices. Person in charge removed.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle containing bleach per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge labeled during inspection.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In double door reach in cooler in kitchen, observed wrapped raw chicken and wrapped raw shrimp stored in same container. Person in charge separated. Also, in front counter sushi lowboy, observed raw sushi fish over ready to eat garnishes, sauces. Person in charge began rearranging.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. One package of tuna with instruction to remove from packaging prior to thawing thawed in front counter reach in cooler with no oxygen introduced.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working at establishment for 2 years unable to provide proof of training during inspection.
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth in direct contact with sushi rice. Also, observed wet towel not stored in sanitizer at sushi line.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms doors not self closing.

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