KUSINA
3503 KERNAN BLVD S #5, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904-660-2020
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at end of front service line used to store bucket and also to dump ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator replenished paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls without handles used to dispense rice and seasonings in prep area and on cook line.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves in walk-in-cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in dry food storage area not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line, walk-in-cooler and gasket on reach in freezer in prep area torn/ in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed distilled vinegar and bag in box soda on floor in back storage room area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of multiple ovens on cook line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line, walk-in-cooler, and reach in freezer in prep area soiled. Also, filters in hood area above fryers soiled. Also, exterior of flour container, rice containers, and multiple seasoning containers in prep area soiled. Also, exterior of oven and fryers on cook line, paper towel dispenser and top of mixer at end of cook line soiled.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed multiple utensils in bakery area not inverted/ with food contact surface faced up.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine next to single service lids in baker area. Operator removed container of rubbing alcohol to properly store.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of mango pulp and one can of tomato puree dented and crimped around rims and center of cans. See stop sale.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple Sink (Chlorine +200ppm) exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator added water to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in freezer across from fryers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floors in walk-in-cooler chipped / in disrepair.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple bags of flour and boxes of sodas on cardboard of less than 6 inches.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven on cook line and at end of cook line near bakery area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers and reach in freezers on cook line and prep area soiled. Also, exterior of Mullins with seasonings in prep area soiled. Also, Multiple filters above fryers and grill soiled.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed bucket of utensils/ scoops with food contact faced up in bakery area.
Feb 5, 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of milk and container of house made flan prepared on 1-29 not consumed within 7 days of opening/ preparation. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made bibingka Egg and cheese (74F - Cold Holding) on grab and go shelf next to front counter. Operator unable to provide packaging for salted duck egg that she believes to be preserved and doesn't need refrigeration. Discussed with operator to provide proof of Salted duck egg being rendered non TCS. Operator placed Bibingka Egg and cheese in cold holding display case at front service line
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two Spray bottles containing toxic substance stored next to single use to go lids. Employee removed spray bottles to properly store.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense garlic on cook line. Operator removed bowl.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in fridge-freezer in prep area torn
Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket on cook line with garlic and other misc plastic buckets by walk-in-cooler with seasonings stored on floor.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Label on food being packaged at establishment in grab and go cases and shelving lacking date of preparation. Operator started to place date of preparation on food items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line and reach-in cooler in prep area soiled. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 raw fish in reach in freezer on cookline- not all foods commercially packaged. Operator rearranged reach in freezer to properly store. Also, raw beef stored over raw pork in reach-in cooler on cookline across from grill. Operator rearranged reach-in cooler to properly store raw beef.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk opened on 9/13 not date marked. Operator date marked container of milk.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cookline. Operator replenished soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles containing toxic substance stored on shelf under front counter and on shelf in prep area unlabeled. Operator labeled spray bottles of cleaner, window cleaner and sanitizer
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank stored in dry food storage area not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Small Ice machine at front service line leaking water.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor next to fryer. Also, bag of floor and containers of oil stored on floor next to walk-in-cooler.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at flip top reach-in cooler next to reach in freezer at end of cookline soiled/ stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in front service area. Operator replenished paper towels.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Cutting board on counter across from stove and fryer has multiple cuts and no longer cleanable..
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled/ stained
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice pudding in display cooler cabinet in front at 49F-53F. See stop sale Manager stated the rice pudding was made yesterday at 1pm and placed in display cooler and remained in cooler. Condensation droplets on top of lids of rice pudding. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in reach in flip top cooler on shelf over ready to eat foods. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over tofu. Manager removed and stored properly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one cracked raw shell egg with raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. See stop sale Manager removed and discarded cracked egg.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice pudding in display cooler cabinet in front at 49F-53F. See stop sale Manager stated the rice pudding was made yesterday at 1pm and placed in display cooler and remained in cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manager removed and discarded rice pudding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice pudding in display cooler cabinet in front at 49F-53F.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking hand sink across from 3 compartment sink. Manager removed cart from in front of hand sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
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