Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville
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13799 Beach Blvd Ste 9, Jacksonville, FL 32224Daruma 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.
Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (3)
Daruma Japanese Steak House in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
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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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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