DARUMA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
13799 BEACH BLVD STE 9, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 8219817
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 16 live roaches. 13 live roaches near hot water tank. 2 live roaches in dry storage area. 1 live roach near ware washing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026022105 | Jan 13, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $320 |
| 5--2022054508 | Aug 8, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | $400 |
| 5--2018002369 | Jan 11, 2018 | Feb 6, 2018 | $800 |
| 5--2016043567 | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed two employees coming in back door and started to handle equipment and raw shelled eggs without washing hands. Discussed with operator and operator had employees wash hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple bottles of cleaners stored next to oil and ginger on shelf in sushi make station. Operator removed chemicals to properly store.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) in sushi make station. Operator added more water to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Holster of soda gun in bar area soiled. Also, underside of soda machine near nozzles at front service station soiled. Employee cleaned holster and soda machine during this inspection.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed two containers of utensils not stored inverted/ or in a protected manner on clean storage shelf at end of warewashing area and in sushi make station shelf.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean knives stored on dirty towel on cook line. Operator removed dirty towel and took knives to be washed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed employee beverage to discard it.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked cups on storage shelf in front service station unable to properly air dry
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple sealed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed establishment using non food grade paper towels to line vegetables in reach in cooler. Manager will have paper towels removed from pans.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored over unwashed potatoes. Manager removed and stored properly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 16 live roaches. 13 live roaches near hot water tank. 2 live roaches in dry storage area. 1 live roach near ware washing area.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked raw shell eggs stored in walk in cooler with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches near hot water tank.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in middle of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Observed water softener salt stacked up on floor outside back door. Manager removed and stored properly.
Jun 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining tuna in sushi located in sushi bar.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw steak in reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled located in bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly
Food stored on floor. Observed large containers of soup stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw shrimp in pan of water on reach in cooler. Employee removed and placed in walk in cooler.
Towels used to line food-contact shelves. Observed towels used to line shelves holding food bowls and utensils. Manager removed and stored without towels.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of burn medicine stored in prep area on shelf next to condiments. Also, bottle of aspirin store next to drink skewers in bar area. Operator removed medicines from both areas to properly store.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel in direct contact being used as a line for multiple fish in reach-in cooler at sushi making station.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over raw salmon in walk in freezer, not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed lemons in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed items that were incorrectly stored to properly store.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf in front service area unable to properly air dry
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles in walk-in-cooler in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Bag of salt for water softener stored on floor in storage area. Also, plastic buckets of sauces stored on floor in dry food storage area. Operator removed foods from floor to properly store.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Commode in women's restroom out of order. Operator has sign on door and is expecting it to be repaired soon..
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels in bar area not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator removed wet towels from tops of cooler in bar to properly store.
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and then put gloves on without washing hands and then touched clean equipment. Operator discussed hand washing and glove changing with employee.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored above unwashed cabbage in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed shrimp to properly store.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of toxic substance stored next to clean cups at bar area. Operator removed container of clorax sipes to properly store.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front service station exceeds maximum concentration. Employee added more water to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees food safety training expired in May '24.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin at soda dispensing machine in front service station soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf in front service station unable to properly air dry. Employee started to unstick cups during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle on microwave in sushi making station soiled. Employee cleaned handle during this inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Lid and side lid opened on dumpster.
Dec 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used to wrap green onions in at sushi making station. Employee removed paper towel from green onions.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach-in cooler across from wok station. Operator removed raw beef to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting boards on shelf below prep table soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to store limes. Also, hand wash sink on front service line used to store a pitcher of water. Operator removed items from both hand wash sinks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from cook line. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had multiple employees read and fill out health form during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on counter next to soda machine unable to properly air dry
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spatula stored in standing water next to rice warmer in prep area. Operator emptied container of water.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) on cookline. Operator remade solution and retested at 100ppm
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.