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MIKATA BUFFET

8720 BAYMEADOWS RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

License #2608406

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate
77 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
August 14, 2026 · 16 findings · 4 critical
Routine - Food
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1
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The latest inspection on August 14, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 4 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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  • Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
  • [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple packaged seafood items thawing in standing water , or on kitchen counter.
  • [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager.
  • [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
  • [14-10-4] Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut plastic jug as scoop. Operator discarded item.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in multiple kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
  • [35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. One fly in kitchen. Swatted by manger.
  • [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen. All purpose cleaner. Moved by manager
  • [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
  • [08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef in containers over desserts. In walk in cooler. Moved by manager. Tray of raw eggs over cut vegetables. Moved by manager
  • [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing over restaurant items. Moved by manager.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in sushi cooler at frontline. Krab 50°. 51°. Créme cheese 50°. Per Person In Charge. Sliding glass broken. Item on order. Arriving soon. Item placed on existing Time Temperature Controlled for Safety procedures. Garlic in oil 70°. At frontline cook line. Placed about 11 am. Moved by manager to freezer. .
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