Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville
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9965 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville has a significant compliance problem. Over 37 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 303 violations, averaging 8.2 per inspection — nearly 60 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The establishment has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $720 in fines. High-priority violations have been chronic and recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections; chemical storage violations were cited in 8 of the most recent 8 inspections; handwashing and food contact surface violations span multiple years; and time-as-control and proper cooking temperature violations have emerged repeatedly. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 documented 30 violations including two high-priority findings (management awareness and parasite destruction) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation — the second such recommendation in four months. A prior inspection on July 9, 2025 also triggered an administrative complaint recommendation after 36 violations were found, including three high-priority violations for employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and proper cooking temperatures. The facility has no emergency closure history despite this pattern, but the escalating formal enforcement actions indicate intensifying state intervention.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $720.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018056041 | $400.00 | Sep 6, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2015000253 | $320.00 | Dec 15, 2014 | Fort Lauderdale |
Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 6 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections43 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 8 inspections73 violations · 54 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
- Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $720.00 in fines.
- How much has Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville been fined?
- Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $720.00 across 2 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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