AKINO JAPANESE CUISINE INC
1754 WELLS RD, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.375.0190
Last inspected Sep 1, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 32 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler on speed rack, raw chicken stored over raw fish. Employee rearranged to proper storage.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. Employee purchased a probe thermometer during the inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar handwash sink. Employee brought soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of deflector plate in the ice machine is soiled.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator hung poster.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing signs in restrooms. Employee located signs and placed in each of the restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket is soiled.
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Observed chemical line broken going into machine. Operator called for service during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow cutting board between between stove and flat grill and on storage rack beside walk in cooler have black staining.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid at kitchen handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as dispenser in panko bucket on dry storage rack.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents in kitchen, warehouse washing and storage areas are soiled. Wall in bar at soda guns is soiled. Walls behind ice machine and above flip top reach in cooler in kitchen are soiled. Floor in walk in freezer and under ice machine are soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets by ice machine are not inverted.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in bar area under all equipment.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green liquid on top left shelf in chemical room. Operator said it is degreaser and labeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine behind deflector plate and top near chute has black/pink mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents in kitchen, prep and ware washing areas are soiled.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet handle on left double sink in men's restroom.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top reach in cooler in kitchen has standing water on the bottom interior of unit.
Dec 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler on speed rack, raw chicken stored over raw fish. Employee rearranged to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk wash for batter in kitchen at 53F. Per employee, wash was prepared approximately 50 minutes prior. Product was iced with ice only reaching the bottom of liquid. Employee surrounded container of wash with ice. Also, chicken wings at back prep table at 62F. Employee states wings have been out of refrigeration for approximately one hour. Wings moved to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler in kitchen has staining.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips available for establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Five employees hired over 60 days do not have food handler training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in bread crumbs as a scoop. Operator removed bowl.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters on the right have a gap.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below flat grill has debris. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken being thawed at prep sink in standing water. Employee moved chicken to walk in cooler.
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