CAFE DE JAPON
306 SEABREEZE BLVD, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386 334 1630
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches near baseboards inside cased beverage storage areas in back -manager cleaned up.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -some debris on top surface of dish machine
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -small hole in ceiling tile near entrance to dish area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents with black/dark colored substance inside storage room above chest freezer -air vent at lower wall inside same storage room has heavy dust build up
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing wristwatch while handling food
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Equipment in poor repair. -back corner of interior of microwave showing either rust or debris
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -small hole in bottom of double doors leading to back of establishment
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -rusted/worn racks inside glass door cooler inside kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Oct 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. -"Yellow Tail" offered on menu. Operator provided "Amberjack-Buri", provided link to FDA SEAFOOD LIST for compliance on identification of seafood advertised on menu. -Amberjack-Buri- Seriola quinqueradiata, listed in FDA SEAFOOD LIST- "Yellow Tail" as a vernacular used for only cross referencing fish and leads to misidentification of the species when used in retail establishments/interstate commerce. -callback inspection shall occur in 60 days to verify compliance
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -portioned cooked white rice -diced tofu -cut cabbage
Equipment in poor repair. -rusted/worn racks inside glass door cooler inside kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cook line at base of floor/wall threshold/behind equipment
Interior of microwave has some accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -corners of microwave
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee cutting cutting tomatoes with bare hands, manager instructed employee to wear gloves
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs stored above whole carrots, whole onions, leaning up against/touching whole lettuce, inside back storage area
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -opened sleeve of cream cheese inside cooler near grill
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -inside storage area, advised to secure to table in room
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plates, bowls not inverted or otherwise protecting food contact surface on top shelf of cooler across from grill
Disrepair/other damage to wall. -cookline, near handwash sink -near dish machine
Equipment in poor repair. -rust/deteriorating wire racks inside glass door cooler near cookline
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -small gap in middle at bottom threshold of back door leading behind building.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled on cook line, under prep sink, behind stove
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -clam shell food containers stored with food contact side exposed on top shelf of cooler across from grill
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -large sushi mixing bowl
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -sushi mixing bowl, some areas showing rough/non smooth surfaces around edges -some rust pitting on racks at glass door reach in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under table next to dish machine drain boards in back
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensil resting in standing water at rice warmer in back
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -open clam shell containers in back on top shelf
Some Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -above prep table on top shelf across from grill
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches near baseboards inside cased beverage storage areas in back -manager cleaned up.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -small gap at base of back doors in middle of threshold
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -glass door cooler near entrance to kitchen
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee rinsed container in hand sink up front
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight black substance accumulated on corners of splash guard inside ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -around sanitizer lines for dish machine
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -top shelf of station near microwave
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under oven, hand sink on cookline, under dish machine
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of fryer to next to fryer station
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven handle
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting inside bulk rice container
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -back corners of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryer -gaskets to chest freezer in beer storage side room
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 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. 0ppm, manager replaced bucket. Still not drawing sanitizer, callback inspection shall occur in 7 days to verify dish machine chlorine ppm between 50-100. Manager called technician to come out next day.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee rinsed container in hand sink up front
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight black substance accumulated on corners of splash guard inside ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -around sanitizer lines for dish machine
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -top shelf of station near microwave
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under oven, hand sink on cookline, under dish machine
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of fryer to next to fryer station
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven handle
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting inside bulk rice container
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -back corners of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryer -gaskets to chest freezer in beer storage side room
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.