KARAI BISTRO
14286 BEACH BLVD STE 29, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.329.4073
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation pull pants up with gloved hands and continue handling equipment. Inspector intervened and spoke to employee regarding hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Cooked pork belly (124F - Hot Holding) sitting on top of pan in hot holding. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing surface cleaner without a label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents in back room dusty.
Jul 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on hot well Cooked pork (124F - Hot Holding) in pan on top of another pan. Manager removed and reheated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing soap and vinegar without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in display cabinet House made fluffy cheese cake (72F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese cake was made today at 11:30am. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in display cabinet House made fluffy cheese cake (72F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese cake was made today at 11:30am. See stop sale Manager will use time control on fluffy cheese cake.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table Slowly cooked egg (69F-72F - Hot Holding). Eggs were pulled from cooler 2 hours prior. Operator will use time control for slowly cooked soft boiled egg. Operator completed time control during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on cook plate on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups on front line wet nesting. Operator removed and dried properly.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handle on employee hand sink was not working on the hot side of sink. Operator fixed handle to hand sink.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing vinegar and sanitizer without a label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on table near customer food preparation area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch pants with gloved hands and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Spoke to manager regarding hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in use cups not properly air-dried - wet nesting next to soda station. Manager had employee remove the wet nesting cups to re wash.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in outside food dry storage box of cooking oil on the floor. Manager removed and stored oil properly.
Jul 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (44-45F); cooked brisket (45F) stored in small reach in cooler in prep station near cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 39F. Manager stated food was restocked to cooler this morning. Observed cooler door not properly closing. Manager close door and placed ice bags over food.
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2023
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw pork in prep stand alone reach in cooler in back prep area. Manager properly stored food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (44-45F); cooked brisket (45F) stored in small reach in cooler in prep station near cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 39F. Manager stated food was restocked to cooler this morning. Observed cooler door not properly closing. Manager close door and placed ice bags over food.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Online menu offers ramen bowls with eggs that are under cooked. Ramen bowls are not identified as raw on online menu.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Online menu offers ramen bowls with eggs that are under cooked. Online menu missing consumer advisory
Equipment in poor repair. Small prep cooler in prep area near cook line has a torn gasket
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.