MAKAI POKE & MUSUBI
1661 RIVERSIDE AVE STE 127, Jacksonville FL 32204 · 9044121545
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
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. No clean up procedures provided, emailed operator clean up procedures
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw masago stored over imitation crab and seaweed salad. Manager properly stored food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (109F - Hot Holding) stored in turned off rice cooker. Spoke with manager about using time as public health control for food safety as an option to keep sushi safe for consumption.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on Friday today is Tuesday. Open milk container is not date marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand sink near triple sink.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap provided at hand sink in food prep area near register.
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. Two large stainless bowls used to thaw bags of tuna. Manufacturer label states remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration. Tuna is thawed in vacuum sealed bags.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs touching seaweed salad and crab salad in reach in cooler on prep line, employee properly stored tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water 79F near rice cooker.
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. Premade spam sushi rolls in display case near register.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from ceiling in walk in cooler.
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish eggs (63F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (61F - Cold Holding); kimchi (60F - Cold Holding) food items held in cooler closest to register. Per employee food items were 40F when he opened.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sprayer and food pan stored in hand sink near triple sink, employee removed items from hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Debris on interior of ice machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard in employee preparing food items.
Food stored on Floor. Case of bottle water stored on floor in storage area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon touching fish eggs, employee removed spoon.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Container with lids stored on floor in storage area.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above dry storage in dining area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching rice in white bin.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor upon walking into establishment.
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Nasal spray and cough syrup stored on shelf above ice machine and a few dry storage food items
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp tempura (112-114F - Hot Holding) in air fryer brown rice (78F - Hot Holding) in rice cooker per employee brown rice was prepared today. Employee stated they will reheat brown rice in the microwave
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox wipes and febreeze stored next to buckets of sot sauce
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Buri filet advertised as yellowtail tuna on menu
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. No employee training provided
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear cup no handle used to scoop rice
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored On prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on single service pans near the walk in cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of scoop touching ice
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon stored in standing water 80F on counter near beverage prep area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter when not in use
Jul 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meats stored in plastic to go bags with handles in reach in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over vegetables and ready to eat chicken
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salmon (49F - Cold Holding); tuna (50F - Cold Holding); spicy tuna (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shell eggs ambient temperature (44.8F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in the walk in cooler from previous day
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (49F - Cold Holding); tuna (50F - Cold Holding); spicy tuna (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shell eggs ambient temperature (44.8F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in the walk in cooler from previous day
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue, green and purple chemical solutions stored in spray bottles not labeled
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans and bowls stored not inverted on shelf outside of walk in cooler
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler 44.8F
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler is leaking water into large pans
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. No clean up procedures provided, emailed operator clean up procedures
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Food pans stored not inverted on shelf by outside of walk in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license posted Expired in 2022
Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor in the back of establishment
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk stored in standing water 90F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black debris on bottom of mop sink
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Chicken stored over masago employee properly stored food items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. masago (52F - Cold Holding) food item was double panned. Spoke with operator about cold holding temperatures. Manager but masago in an ice bath to cool
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. No completed employee reporting form, both employees signed form during inspection
Packaged food has no English labeling. No English label on Matcha and creamer. Employee wrote labels
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean food storage container stored not inverted on shelf out side of walk In cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed
Equipment in poor repair. Torn White strainer basket
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
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