IWA SUSHI & HIBACHI ALL YOU CAN EAT
1012 MARGARET ST #1, Jacksonville FL 32204 · 904.355-5168
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over beef in the reach in freezer. Employee properly stored food items.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over beef in the reach in freezer. Employee properly stored food items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice cubes in hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long white cutting board.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on green cutting board. Employee moved cell phone.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored behind ansul pipe.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 77F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on flip top cooler. Hood filters soiled with grease. Fan covers dusty in the walk in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris in walk in cooler.
Sep 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used to line clear container where Green onions are stored. Fish wrapped in a napkin in sushi area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over calamari and shrimp in reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over salmon in walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over case of broccoli in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black stain marks on cutting board in sushi area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop Dry rice.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting board on cooks line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Door on sushi bar display cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula stored in water 81F on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on chest freezer. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled with a black mold like substance. Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler.
Apr 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. White paper towel used to line Vegetable tray, employee removed paper towel
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut carrots in flip top cooler, manager properly stored eggs Raw beef stored over shrimp, manager properly stored food items
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue windex spray bottle in sushi prep area on counter, manager moved windex
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line Stained small Yellow cutting board
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at entrance to kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One Employee without a hair restraint working and preparing food items
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored in ice in ice machine, manager properly stored ice scoop
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula stuck between reach in cooler and prep table
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer door handle, employee moved tongs
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of Microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled with grease
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light missing in reach in cooler used to store salads
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut vegetables in the clear door cooler, raw shell eggs stored over vegetables. Employee properly stored food items
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Margarine stored in hand wash sink at end of cooks line, several bowls stored in hand sink in sushi area, employee removed items from hand sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop msg, manager removed bowl
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelves in in white freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust in ceiling in kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long white cutting board on cooks line
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while preparing soups and salads
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing sushi in Sushi bar area, employee put on a white hat during inspection
Food stored on floor. Open oil container stored on floor at end of cooks line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Green tongs stored on grill exhaust system
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is coiled with food debris, employee cleaned microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of coolers in kitchen area are soiled, fan covers in the walk in cooler are soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with a white powdery substance, employee labeled container MSG
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over uncooked salmon and scallops and cut onions, manager properly stored food items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (49F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding) food items were placed on counter where hibachi carts stock for service. Suggested to manager to add these two food items to her time as public health control paper work. Manager added to time Control
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chemical test strips are not working to test chlorine dish machine. Test strips appear to be wet
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop Cooked rice
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling in kitchen area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on Wok station table, employee discarded beverage
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce stored on floor under wok station
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on White freezer gasket
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of frozen fish thawing at room temperature in sushi prep area, manager put fish back into cooler
Sep 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef stored over ice cream Chicken over salmon in white reach in freezer, manager properly stored food items
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Lack of water pressure at hand wash sink on cooks line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Block of Margarine stored in hand wash sink at end of cooks line. Employee moved margarine
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rusted Walk in cooler shelves
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine, employee cleaned ice machine during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice and shrimp sauce
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling in kitchen area
Employee beverage/food container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Food stored on prep table across from triple sink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on cook working the wok station
Food stored on floor. Case of water stored on floor in the walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled with grease. Gaskets are soiled on cooks line Soiled gasket on walk in cooler Fan covers in the walk in cooler are dusty
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table, employee put sanitizing cloth in sanitizer bucket
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.