Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart
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2137 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart has accumulated 95 violations across 19 inspections dating to 2016, averaging 5.0 violations per inspection. High-priority violations appear repeatedly across the record, including hand-washing failures cited in at least 8 inspections, employee health policy and reporting violations in 6 inspections, and shell stock and time-control violations specific to raw seafood preparation. An administrative complaint was recommended following the October 2, 2024 inspection after findings of management awareness gaps, employee health policy violations, employee health reporting failures, hand-washing violations, and use of unapproved food sources. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 identified 10 violations including two separate hand-washing failures, two time-control violations, and two shell stock requirement violations, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart: Comparison to Martin County Averages
Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart last inspected?
- Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart had?
- Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart find?
- Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart was most recently inspected on September 2, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart ever been shut down?
- No, Kazu Japanese Restaurant in Stuart has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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.
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