How many health inspections has OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR had?

OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR ever been shut down?

No, OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR?

The most frequently cited violations at OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Toilet facilities.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V07 (No bare hand contact) mean?

DIRECT CONTAMINATION: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food is the primary transmission route for Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A, and Staphylococcus aureus. Even freshly washed hands carry 80+ bacterial species. Ready-to-eat food receives no subsequent kill step — any pathogens transferred are consumed directly. CDC identifies this as a leading cause of foodborne outbreaks. NO bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Use: single-use gloves (change hourly and between tasks), tongs, spatulas, spoons, deli tissue, or dispensing equipment. Wash hands BEFORE donning gloves. Gloves are not a substitute for handwashing. Document no-bare-hand-contact policy and train all food handlers.

OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR

7860 GATE PKWY #119, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: THUYTRAN DIANE · License: SEA2613886

OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR in Jacksonville, FL has 25 inspections on record with 240 total violations (9.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

240Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 19, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Mar 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V07 No bare hand contact

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

May 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Jan 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Nov 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

May 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 6, 2022 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR had?: OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR ever been shut down?: No, OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR?: The most frequently cited violations at OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Toilet facilities.

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