Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

13799 Beach Blvd Ste 9, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Overview

Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed three times since 2016, including for roach activity in 2018 and 2016, and for rodent and fly activity in August 2022. Across 34 inspections, the facility has accumulated 207 violations, averaging 6.1 per inspection—nearly 20% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations are recurrent: proper hand and arm washing failures appeared in 8 of the most recent 10 inspections, shell stock requirement violations in 5 of the last 7 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 6 inspections. The facility has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, though a prior inspection on January 13, 2026 documented 21 violations including four high-priority citations and triggered an administrative complaint recommendation.

Most recent closure: August 8, 2022 for rodent & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

34Inspections
207Violations
3Closures
$1,600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 6.1 violations / inspection 6.1 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 3 emergency closures 3 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (3)

Emergency closure history for Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville
DateReasonReopened
Rodent & fly activity 15:24:00
Roach activity 14:20:00
Roach activity 09:15:00

Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,600.00

Disciplinary action history for Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2022054508 $400.00 Aug 8, 2022 Fort Lauderdale
5--2018002369 $800.00 Jan 11, 2018 Miami (Doral)
5--2016043567 $400.00 Sep 15, 2016 Miami (Doral)

Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 3 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville last inspected?
Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville last shut down?
Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville was last shut down on August 8, 2022 for rodent & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville had?
Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville find?
Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
Yes, Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
How much has Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville been fined?
Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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