KAWA SUSHI
1475 PALM COAST PKWY NW, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.986.2266
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
MAR 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one (1) live roach crawling on floor near walk-in cooler. Person in charge killed and disposed of roach.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022057723 | Aug 29, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $800 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark on sushi rice. Operator recorded time on sheet of paper.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine deflector plate soiled with dark mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used to scoop out of a bag of dry food. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on main cookline has dark marks that's no longer cleanable.
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above flip top cooler on cookline.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris underneath and behind equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on main cookline soiled with food splash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter covers soiled with grease build up. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled with debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in coolers soiled shelves rusted.
Jan 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Observed raw fish stored above unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged walk-in cooler. Provided Chinese refrigerator storage handout to person in charge.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one (1) live roach crawling on floor near walk-in cooler. Person in charge killed and disposed of roach.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice at sushi bar missing time stamp. Person in charge added time stamp.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris. Observed prep table near reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat raw fish prepared two day prior to inspection per person in charge not date marked. Discussed with person in charge.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic take out bowls used to scoop bulk dry goods. Discussed either person in charge.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on cook line flip-top cooler. Person in charge moved some of the drinks. Discussed with person in charge.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphones above flip-top cooler on cook line. Discussed with person in charge.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on cook line with torn gaskets. Observed reach in cooler under sushi bar with torn gasket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment and behind equipment near walk-in cooler and on cook line soiled with grease and food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed bagged carrots on floor in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance Observed reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Observed shelves above prep table on cook line soiled with food debris. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease.
Stored food not covered. Observed bulk food such as flower and rice stored in corner of kitchen next to walk-in cooler open bagged. Discussed with person in charge.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch raw shrimp with gloves on then ready to eat food without changing his gloves. Addressed and he washed his hand and changed his gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting above fill line; noodles 56F, tofu 47F. Per person in charge out about 1 hour. He removed them and put inside reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Addressed and he washed hands in hand washing sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line and sushi hand washing sink blocked by noodle and rice. Person in charge cleared path to hand washing sinks.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine has Debis inside of it.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On sliding glass cooler the grooves at bottom are soiled.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen soy sauce on floor, oil on floor and also in walk in cooler a bag of carrots and soy sauce on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All chest freezers have ice inside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs on tongs hanging from oven. Person in charge removed tongs.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottled soda inside top of reach in cooler. Person in charge removed soda.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
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. Dish machine is at 10ppm. Tested it several times.
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 beef over scallops. Person in charge moved scallops.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash his hands in 2 compartment sink. Addressed and cook washed hands in hand washing sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink was blocked with pot stickers. Person in charge removed and cleared sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dishwasher has food debris inside.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open soda and candy in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed both.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above food preparation area. Person in charge moved phone.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce and oil on floor. Person in charge moved both to store properly.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment has a drill on top of canned goods. Person in charge removed drill.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has food debris inside. Person in charge wiped clean.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Establishment has containers with seaweed labeled with food inside. Establishment is re-using containers. Person in charge disposed of containers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pot stickers thawing in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed pot stickers and placed in reach in cooler.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed person begin work and not wash hands first. Stopped him and he washed hands and placed gloves on.
Medicine not labeled properly. Personal medicine above reach in cooler. Person in charge removed.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Salmon wrapped in paper towels non food grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw beef over washed carrots. In chest freezer in back raw beef over eel. Person in charge moved eel to bottom shelf and moved beef to another freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon wrapped in paper towels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline; Shrimp 74F; ( - Cold Holding). Per owner shrimp in tempura batter sits there until it's fried. Addressed immediately and person placed shrimp in reach in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in reach in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday am.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink is inaccessible due to scrub brushes inside. Person in charge removed all.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Bug spray in back area next to soda cans. Person in charge removed bug spray.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Inside of dish washer has food debris inside.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go containers used to scoop flour/sugar. Person in charge removed containers.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to line reach in cooler gaskets.
Equipment in poor repair. All 3 door gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line are torn
Food stored on floor. Coconut milk and soy sauce on floor. Person in charge picked both up and stored correctly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pairs of tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed all tongs.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatorade in reach in cooler on bottom shelf.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools by flour and sugar. Person in charge moved tools.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature. Still frozen. Person in charge placed into walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining mushroom containers. Person in charge removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezers; raw chicken over noodles. Raw beef over buns. Person in charge rearranged all foods to store properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on sushi rice and egg batter.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice 98F; ( - Hot Holding). Added to time control.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment is missing training for all employees.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior and exterior of dish machine is soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at side of cookline. Person in charge swept up and discarded.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All 3 reach in freezers have ice buildup inside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 sets of tongs on oven door. Person in charge removed.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light is damaged in walk in cooler and does not work.
Prep table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At the end of cookline; bottom prep shelves are rusted.
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler; Raw salmon over onions. Also raw beef and pork over sauces. In reach in freezer raw chicken over raw shrimp. Person in charge moved all to store properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta in reach in cooler 55F. Pasta was above the fill line and had been in cooler since last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta in reach in cooler 55F. Pasta was above the fill line and had been in cooler since last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on garlic in oil. Out 25 minutes, person in charge time stamped.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In glass reach in cooler; cream not dated. Person in charge dated.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dish machine has food debris.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under prep sink. Person in charge swept up and disposed of roach.
Food stored on floor. Oil, onions, soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler and under cookline. Person in charge stored all items correctly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer have ice buildup.
In-use knife/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Person in charge removed spatula.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs of tongs on oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avacados on prep table. Person in charge washed avacado.
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.