Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
8720 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville averaged 5.8 violations per inspection across 24 inspections, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has accumulated 140 total violations on record with no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the inspection history, including handwashing and proper hand-washing technique violations cited in at least 5 inspections, shell stock handling violations appearing in at least 4 inspections, and toxic substance control violations documented in at least 3 inspections. Employee health reporting violations, improper cooking temperatures, and food contact surface sanitation were also documented as high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 identified 15 violations (4 high-priority) following a complaint investigation and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. Prior complaint investigations on November 19, 2025 (57 violations including 8 high-priority) and January 20, 2026 also resulted in administrative complaint recommendations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— 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· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville had?
- Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville find?
- Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Mikata Buffet in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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