MIKATO STEAK RESTAURANT
1092 S PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 386.334.1223
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one Live flying insect in kitchen.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in dry storage is soiled on ice plate.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank nor secured. Person in charge secured tank.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Water on floor by3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Sugar/soy on floor in dry storage area.
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Ice bucket/shovel stored not upside down between uses. Person in charge inverted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezers have ice buildup up inside.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed several packages of tuna still in reduced oxygen environment while in walk-in cooler and reach in cooler. All product still frozen. Person in charge removed from packaging.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under dish machine
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoops sitting in standing water less than 135F. Person in charge had scoops ran through dish machine and water dumped out of storage container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on raw flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Jun 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one Live flying insect in kitchen.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed brown paper napkins lining sushi tray in sushi display cooler. Cut vegetables in contact with brown paper napkin. Person in charge removed paper napkins from food contact.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in same tray as butter in walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed seven packages of vacuum packaged fish not removed from reduced oxygen environment before thawing. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) on cart for 30 mins per person in charge. Person in charge had employees place back 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. Observed cooked noodles in walk-in cooler made prior afternoon per person in charge missing date mark. Discussed with person in charge.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kits for chlorine.
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. Observed seven packages of vacuum packaged fish not removed from reduced oxygen environment before thawing. See stop sale.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of dish washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Jan 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge unable to fix with prime switch. Person in charge set up triple sink.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dish machine not being sanitized due to machine testing 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink to 100 ppm chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice on cart (67F - Cold Holding). Left for one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two certificates expired 2023. Person in charge noted to update employees food training.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk-in cooler. Person in charge had employee squeegee water.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen cracked or missing.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensil in 75F water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler and deep freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg inside container with washed edamame. Person in charge removed eggs. No visible contamination observed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shrimp in walk-in cooler. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Person in charge reorganized both coolers properly.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink at sushi bar. Discussed with employee.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to fix gasket on deep freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on wait station counter. Observed employee keys above flip-top cooler in kitchen. All employee items were removed from food area by end of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen near ware washing. Person in charge had employee start moping floor.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed both ice buckets on ground. Person in charge had employee place and invert ice buckets on rack.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensils in 80f water. Discussed with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler reach in cooler soiled.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 packages of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its reduced oxygen environment when fish is full thawed. See Stop Sale
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink located at sushi bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand washing station by back door blocked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food handler certificate expired for Wei Chen on 3/26/22.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and walls soiled with grease and dust in wait station area.
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. Observed 6 packages of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its reduced oxygen environment when fish is full thawed. See Stop Sale
Establishment using an Alternative Operating Procedure not having documentation that hands are properly washed when the specific ready to eat foods are prepared. Observed AOP was last reviewed in 2022. Discussed with person in charge and he will review AOP at team meeting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler in kitchen and small refrigerator at wait station soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets on deep freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
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