KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT
15211 US HWY 441, Eustis FL 32726 · 3524838288
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
OCT 24
APR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 flying insects in dry storage area,
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2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022049392 | Jul 15, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2021009182 | Dec 22, 2020 | Aug 11, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 2 flying insects in dry storage area,
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. See stop sale. Operator added time.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner above prep table and prep cooler.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine over 200++. Operator changed water.Rechecked 50 ppm.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubber in hand washing sink.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar and rice containers. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dishwashing area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In prep cooler. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag and hat above prep table. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside walk in cooler. Operator cleaned.
Food stored on floor. Sauces in walk in cooler Sauces in walk in freez
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Food storage lids exterior soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep reach in cooler interior soiled. Upright reach in cooler at the end of cook line. In walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table in the kitchen. Wall by three compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Scallops (48F - Cold Holding)
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. Operator added time marking. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at the bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dish area.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches at cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Several buckets and boxes of beef in walk in freezer. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets across from cook line. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior across from cook line. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at three compartment sink.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol stored over prep table. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 3 white cutting boards in the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at sushi bar
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Stored on floor. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish drying shelf. Operator separated
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Red microwave on counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen area soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets in back kitchen area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior and shelves next to water heater in back kitchen area soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cucumbers on top of margarine in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at three comp sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink.
Apr 15, 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda gun at sushi bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - red microwave
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting boards stored under prep table.
Food stored on floor. - walk in freezer
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - red microwave
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - 2 buckets of beef soups thaw outside walk-in cooler.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink at sushi bar blocked with sushi rice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bowl stored in cooked rice
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. - prep area, Operator removed
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of soup machine.
Open dumpster lid.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - lettuce stored over cooked noodles.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - woman's restroom
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink blocked with sushi rice
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink on cooks line used to wash utensils
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Not all raw foods are identified on menu. Operator marked unmarked raw food items. Operator stated he will order new menus with corrections.
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. - 5 new hires
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl stored in bulk dry rice, bread crumbs, salt.
Food stored on floor. - buckets of soy sauce
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - ice scoop stored in ice bin at drink station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dish trays - exterior of fryers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sushi rice, bread crumbs, sugar.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Chef at hibachi station
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw salmon ( ambient cooling less than 90 minutes) (46F); raw tuna(ambient cooling less than 90 minutes) (46F - Cooling); escolar ( ambient cooling less than 90 minutes) (47F - Cooling). Operator placed all items in ice bath for quick cooling. New temperature :43° for all items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on counter at service area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of Fryers and baskets
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink in kitchen area used for utensils washing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - Hand sink at sushi bar
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of yellow liquid on counter at service area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bulk rice, salt, sugar, Tempra
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Raw tuna - raw escolar
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - Hand sink at sushi bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk rice, salt, sugar, Tempra
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.