KJ CHINESE AND SUSHI
537 BALD EAGLE DR, Marco Island FL 34145 · 2393944666
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
SEP 24
JAN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. There are two dried rodent droppings on the floor of a outside storage shed. Operator swept up the droppings and mopped the area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a rice cooker on the cook line cooked rice (88F - Cold Holding). Per operator the rice was cooked more than 5 hours prior. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a rice cooker on the cook line cooked rice (88F - Cold Holding). Per operator the rice was cooked more than 5 hours prior. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In the kitchen there is a 6 pound can of gel chafing fuel stored on top of a make table cooler. Operator removed the gel chafing fuel from the kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the server station by the sushi station. Operator had the spray bottle labeled.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are handle less containers tubs of soy sauce and sugar. Operator discarded the handleless containers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is an employee drink on a cutting board in the kitchen. Operator removed the employee drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee cellphone on top of a stack of clean plates on top of a make table cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed the cellphone and moved the plate to the dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Nov 13, 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the shelves in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there is 1 can of oyster sauce and one can of soy sauce with severely dented rims and 1 can of bamboo shoots with a severely dented side. See stop sale.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. There are non food grade paper towels in contact with egg rolls. Operator replaced the paper towels with deli paper.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler raw chicken is stored above raw beef. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a black mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice chute.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the shelves in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there is 1 can of oyster sauce and one can of soy sauce with severely dented rims and 1 can of bamboo shoots with a severely dented side. See stop sale.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket and heat strio on the walk in freezer door are damaged.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a heavy buildup of ice inside the upright freezer by the dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.there is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. There are two dried rodent droppings on the floor of a outside storage shed. Operator swept up the droppings and mopped the area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In the reach in cooler of the sushi station there is one 8 ounce package of tuna that has not been removed from the reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing as directed on the package. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a a can of sterno stored next to palm sugar above a make table. Operator removed the sterno.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. The women's restroom door is not self closing.
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. In the reach in cooler of the sushi station there is one 8 ounce package of tuna that has not been removed from the reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing as directed on the package. See stop sale.
Equipment in poor repair. The door to the ie machine is broken and comes off in your hand when opened.
Food stored on floor. There are cases of shrimp and assorted sauces stored on the floor in the walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a heavy buildup of ice inside the white upright freezer by the dishwasher.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the ice machine. Operator moved the scoop to proper storage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils stored in 85F water, operator drained the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the under counter cooler in the sushi station raw fish is stored over unwashed kale. Operator removed the kale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a chemical spray bottle stored over a container of cooked rice in the kitchen. Operator moved the chemical spray bottle to the floor.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Escolar is listed as (white tuna) on the menus. Operator blacked out the name (white tuba) on the menus.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector provided operator with a copy of time as a public health control. Operator completed the procedure during the course of the inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. The women's bathroom door does not automatically close.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the white upright freezer by the dishwasher.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice maker at the sushi bar. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both the walk-in cooler and freezer have rusted and pitted shelves.
Oct 30, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 0 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the glass door reach in cooler by the upright oven raw shell eggs are stored over blanched vegetables. In the two door under counter cooler at the entrance to the cook line raw chicken is stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler by the dish pit, pork dimsum (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding). Operator moved all items to another cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink by the dish pit has been used as a dump sink, there are large food pieces inside.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ there is no proof of a certified food safety manager for the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink in the service area. Operator supplied paper towels.
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.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. There is cardboard lining shelves in the dry storage area. Operator removed the cardboard.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.there is a wet mop stored on the floor next to the dish machine.
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