Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

4403 Roosevelt Blvd Ste 105, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Overview

Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville has accumulated 422 violations across 39 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.8 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach and rodent activity. In July 2025, inspectors documented 27 violations including eight high-priority issues and recommended an administrative complaint. The restaurant has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Top recurring violations involve ventilation, hand washing, and chemical storage.

Most recent closure: January 30, 2024 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

39Inspections
422Violations
2Closures
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 10.8 violations / inspection 10.8 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 08:24:00
Roach activity 11:43:00

Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2024015706 $400.00 Jan 30, 2024 Orlando
5--2019061856 $400.00 Dec 3, 2019 Fort Lauderdale

Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)

— 4 inspections38 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections49 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

— 6 inspections48 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville last inspected?
Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 30, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
When was Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville last shut down?
Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville was last shut down on January 30, 2024 for rodent 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 Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville had?
Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville find?
Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on December 30, 2025 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
Yes, Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville been fined?
Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse and Sushi Bar in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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