SHIMAAJI
1286 3 ST S, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904-480-6663
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near dish machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015010022 | Feb 23, 2015 | Mar 17, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed in sushi area employee using bare hands to handle ready to eat krab sticks. Manager intervened and spoke to employee. Employee washed hands and placed gloves on.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks located in employee restroom in kitchen not adequately secured.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee rest room without covered receptacle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in middle of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on cook line with torn door gasket.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind toilet in employee restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing station at entrance of kitchen without handwashing sign. Inspector will provide hand washing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill soiled with grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee handwashing stations near 3 compartment sink in disrepair.
Jan 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed on cook line tomatoes, green onions, and bean sprouts lined with non food grade paper towels. Observed in walk in cooler raw salmon lined with non food grade paper towels. Observed in sushi bar all raw fish lined with non food grade paper towels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat jugs of mayonnaise located in walk in cooler. Observed raw Fish stored over ready to eat jugs of mayonnaise located in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed completely thawed tuna in reduced oxygen packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen located in walk in freezer. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried rice (120F - Hot Holding) in pot located in kitchen. Employee voluntarily discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand washing station at the end of cook line without paper towels. Employee provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed employee bathroom in disrepair.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank at the entrance of cook line not adequately secured. Manager adequately secured CO2 tank.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing and ceiling tiles in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles soiled
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 completely thawed tuna in reduced oxygen packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen located in walk in freezer. See stop sale
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk in freezer pans of food stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops stored in standing water at 61F. Observed spatulas stored in large bucket of water at 60F next to grill. Employee removed and stored properly.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish in walk in cooler stored over ready to eat sauces. Employee removed and stored properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee restroom hand sink not accessible blocked by boxes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed employee bathroom in disrepair.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in reach in cooler multiple stainless bowls without handles used to dispense foods.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing and ceiling tiles in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple pans not inverted stored under prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current business license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on reach in cooler located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives stored between reach in coolers. Employee removed and stored properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Employee will hang mop to dry properly.
Jan 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed on cook line paper towels used to line produce in reach in cooler. Observed in sushi bar multiple raw fish containers lined with paper towels. Manager had employees remove paper from containers.
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. Observed Sushi rice being held on time control without time mark. Sushi made at 11am that morning. Employee placed time on sushi rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on cook line soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with damage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager had employees remove and store properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee lotion located on table next to clean dishes. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives stored between reach in coolers on cook line. Manager had employee remove knives from in between coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp stored on prep table to thaw. Manager had employee run water over frozen shrimp.
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical Dish machine at 0 ppm. Manager replaced bucket of sanitizer that was low with a full bucket of sanitizer. Took second test at 100ppm.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drop knife on floor pick it up and proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing hands properly. Manager instructed employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands properly.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.
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. Observed sushi rice being held on time control without time mark.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink near 3 compartment sink to fill pan of water. Manager educated employee to use hand sink for hand washing only.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple sauces prepared without date mark of date prepared. Employee stated the sauces were made 2 days prior.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in middle of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on cook line with torn gasket. Observed reach in cooler in sushi bar with torn door gasket.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of jasmine rice stored on floor of food storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple door gaskets soiled on cook line and in sushi bar. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical sanitizer Dish machine at 0 ppm. Manager was able to refill chemical and get to proper ppm. Took second test of dish machine at 100ppm.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in walk in cooler pan of Salmon wrapped in paper towels. Manager removed paper towels from Salmon
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade to go bags located in walk in cooler.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler 3 cracked eggs stored with Raw shell eggs. See stop sale
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in bar area not adequately secured. Manager secured the CO2 tank.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table at the end of cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket on cook line torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of foods stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Oct 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken over cut onions in walk-in cooler. Manager removed chicken and stored properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Manager added water to sanitizer solution.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen without soap. Manager provided hand soap for hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at top of unit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container of brown rice stored in white rice cooker. Manager removed container from rice. Observed cup with no handle used to dispense food in walk-in cooler. Manager removed cup from container.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank located near soda station not adequately secured. Manager secured CO2 tank.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table. Observed employee bowl of food on food preparation table. Manager stated the drink was her daughter's drink. Employee removed bowl of food and drink and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grill filters soiled over grill area. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Manager had employee start cleaning of door gasket.
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.