KAWA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI

Name: KAWA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI
Address: 8631 LITTLE RD, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, 34654, US
Rating: 83

8631 LITTLE RD, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34654

License #6113458

83 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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KAWA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI in NEW PORT RICHEY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 2 critical, 4 major, 3 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 18, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 4 major, and 3 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several glass cups wet nesting by the soda machine area. The operator moved the wet cups to the dishwasher area for rewashing.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle not labeled by the bar area on the waiter cart. The operator labeled the bottle.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided the operator with the DBPR Form HR 5022-090. The operator filled out the form.
[10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The operator replaced with new water.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The handwash sink on the right side of the cook line has no paper towels.
[53B-14-5] 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. Kimi expired 5/1/25, Sergio expired 4/20/25, Tyler expired 5/1/25, Payi Ye. expired 4/26/2025, Muhammad S. expired 4/20/2025. FRLA.
[22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of the grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Frying oil box and soy sauce bucket on the floor. Several boxes in the walk in freezer on the floor. The operator moved items off the floor in the kitchen area and in the walk in freezer.

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