Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey
Last inspected:
8631 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654Kawa Japanese Steak House in New Port Richey has accumulated 449 violations across 46 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.8 per visit. The facility was shut down four times for roach and rodent activity. Starting in December 2024, the restaurant faced multiple emergency orders and compliance callbacks within weeks, including at least one inspection where non-compliance was documented. Food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and hand washing violations are the top recurring issues, with five disciplinary actions totaling $3,200 in fines.
Most recent closure: March 3, 2025 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
This Facility
9.8
violations / inspection
9.8 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Pasco County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey: Emergency Closure History (4)
Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $3,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025047982 | $800.00 | Mar 3, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2025009514 | $800.00 | Feb 11, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2025005891 | $400.00 | Dec 10, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2019063080 | $800.00 | Dec 4, 2019 | Orlando | |
| 3--2019050519 | $400.00 | Jun 28, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (46)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 6 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections41 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections74 violations · 47 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections49 violations · 32 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 20 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey last inspected?
- Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey last shut down?
- Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey was last shut down on March 3, 2025 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 Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey had?
- Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey has had 46 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey find?
- Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey ever been shut down?
- Yes, Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey been fined?
- Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey has been fined a total of $3,200.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi in New Port Richey operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Kumo Japanese Steakhouse of New Port Richey (2015).
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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.
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