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TOKYO ASIAN KITCHEN

13245 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 7, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904.220-7665

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 11 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2615517
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 8 live roaches under triple sink in back of kitchen. Person in charge was able to kill and discard two roaches.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $760

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2024051261Jun 11, 2024Oct 15, 2024$760

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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. Sushi rice chart, manager updated
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in rear prep area, manager provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in soy sauce and sugar as scoopers, cups removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on flip top cooler taped together
Basic/14-11-5
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and cooler. Manager moved
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At sushi bar tuna thawing at room temperature At back triple sink krab sticks thawing at room temperature
Basic/06-01-5
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Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chop sticks stored in water 79f, manager filled with hot water
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2026 · Establishment keep a container of water next to tempura batter but no utensils inside at this time. Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used as scoopers stored in flour,rice and sugar.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2026 · Cup in vinegar Cup in sugar Time Extended
Nov 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chop sticks stored in water 79f, manager filled with hot water
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Rice, manager.
High priority/03F-02-5/Warning
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Establishment using Buri but has yellowtail on menu.
Intermediate/52-01-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with clear solution inside, manager labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used as scoopers stored in flour,rice and sugar.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between prep table and cooler, manager moved
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork next Napa, moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Rice stored pasted the 3 pm time frame, discarded
High priority/03F-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice, and sugar moved
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks, on,prep areas, moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between table in cooler
Basic/10-17-4
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over zucchini in walk in cooler. Moved to store correctly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing tuna in walk in cooler
High priority/01B-13-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a rolling chart, moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup stored in sugar and in rice
Basic/14-01-5
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. Tuna in walk in cooler 4 packs thawing
Basic/06-09-1
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook in kitchen
Basic/13-03-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in water in handsink near fryer, water removed
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Wrapped yellowtail thawing at bar area over handsink. Moved to cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 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. 0 ppms, sanitizer bucket was empty, manager changed
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by chart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl and spoon in handsink on line
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in rice and in sugar, manager removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods stored in reach in freezer, pork belly and pork feet, stored with customers foods, manager separated
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on back prep area where employee is cutting carrots.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Preparing sousing in dining room.
Basic/08B-48-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pan of Raw shrimp stored on floor of walk in cooler, manager moved to store correctly
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in sushi display case cooler
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink in back area near triple sink needs handwash sign
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. In multiple menu items crab listed as ingredient, when person in charge is asked, indicates only uses imitation crab in menu items. On back of menu under Tokyo lunch, white tuna roll is advertised, person in charge states utilizes escolar. Krab and escolar indicated on other areas of menu.
Intermediate/52-03-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · Operator needs time to update menu. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · Operator needs more time to update menu, has made some changes. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple items on main menu topped with raw fish eggs missing disclosure. Also, special menu missing disclosure on oyishi rool, sushi taco, love roll, and passion roll. Also, menu blackboard missing disclosures.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · Operator need more time to update menu. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · Operator needs more time to update menu, has made some changes. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Jun 12, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 8 live roaches under triple sink in back of kitchen. Person in charge was able to kill and discard two roaches.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · No live roaches observed. Time Extended
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. In multiple menu items crab listed as ingredient, when person in charge is asked, indicates only uses imitation crab in menu items. On back of menu under Tokyo lunch, white tuna roll is advertised, person in charge states utilizes escolar. Krab and escolar indicated on other areas of menu.
Intermediate/52-03-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · Operator needs time to update menu. Time Extended
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple items on main menu topped with raw fish eggs missing disclosure. Also, special menu missing disclosure on oyishi rool, sushi taco, love roll, and passion roll. Also, menu blackboard missing disclosures.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · Operator need more time to update menu. Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under triple sink. One dead roach observed under air conditioner in back of kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · Observed two dead roaches under triple sink on floor. Observed one dead roach in dry storage on floor. Person in charge discarded. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Jun 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

4 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash pan in back triple sink without using wash, rinse, sanitize method. No sanitizer set up.
High priority/22-45-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over open container of cooked chicken. Raw shrimp in container stored on container of prepped onions. Person in charge began rearranging.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 8 live roaches under triple sink in back of kitchen. Person in charge was able to kill and discard two roaches.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop dumplings stored above fill line at 46F. Person in charge moved to unit below. In walk in cooler noodles, shrimp, noodles 46-50F. Person in charge states has door open for delivery. Will monitor temperature. A,Binet temperature of unit during inspection 35F At kitchen cases of chicken 44F person in charge states is out to prepare. Not observed during inspection..
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. In multiple menu items crab listed as ingredient, when person in charge is asked, indicates only uses imitation crab in menu items. On back of menu under Tokyo lunch, white tuna roll is advertised, person in charge states utilizes escolar. Krab and escolar indicated on other areas of menu.
Intermediate/52-03-4/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both hand wash sinks in kitchen used to store miscellaneous items. Person in charge removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple items on main menu topped with raw fish eggs missing disclosure. Also, special menu missing disclosure on oyishi rool, sushi taco, love roll, and passion roll. Also, menu blackboard missing disclosures.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap from back hand wash sink. Person in charge provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Soup held on time per person in charge not indicated on time paperwork. Person in charge added to paperwork during inspection.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime buildup observed inside of dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in kitchen.
Basic/14-05-4/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under triple sink. One dead roach observed under air conditioner in back of kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open container stored on prep table.
Basic/12B-12-5
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed onions stored under soap dispenser exposed to drip from soap dispenser and splash from hand sink.
Basic/08B-36-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between table and reach in cooler at cookline. Also, chopsticks stored in water at 80F.
Basic/10-17-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with debris buildup. Food debris buildup at cookline under range on pipe and shelves.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature in sink. Also fish at front sushi line thawing at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak observed under back triple sink third sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee finish eating in kitchen area and then went to prepare food without washing hands. Employee then wash hands in prep sink
High priority/12A-05-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep shrimp stored over sauces in walk in cooler. Raw salmon stored over krab in sushi bar reach in cooler. All items Moved by manager.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Six crack and broken raw shell eggs stored in egg box in walk in cooler on shelf. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
High priority/01B-14-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked broccoli (92F - Hot Holding), stored hot holding on cook line, place there approximately 30 mins ago as per employee. Manager place under Time.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Peroxide spray bottle stored above prep table next to food on cook line. Moved by manager. Can of butane chemical spray stored next to clean equipment at sushi bar area. Employee removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee wash hands in prep sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at wait station in kitchen blocked with hand cart. Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sinks in kitchen with bowls stored inside. Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Operator has 2 food handler employees with expired certificates Operator has some certificates with missing date of birth
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Multiple card boards lining shleves in kitchen area
Basic/14-45-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table in kitchen area
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drink cups and bottled drinks stored on prep table and food prep area. Moved by manager.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating in kitchen on food prep area. Employee stop and went to dining area
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipments in kitchen area
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor on cook line
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside ice machine at wait station area. Moved by manager.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between prep table and make table on cook line
Basic/10-17-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at 77F
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior fryer with grease build up
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of upright reach in freezer soiled
Basic/22-16-4

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.