UMI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
1227 3 ST S, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.249.1688
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen near grill area. Manager killed and discarded from kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license 6-1-2026. Manager renewed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in cooler located on cook line with raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat noodles. Manager removed and stored properly.
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. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near bar area CO2 tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured CO2 tanks.
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Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee pack of cigarettes stored on shelf where food is stored. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored under cutting board located in prep area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Dec 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 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 0ppm. Chemical bucket was empty. Manager replaced chemical bucket. Took second test at 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2;flying insects. 1 flying insect at entrance of restaurant. 1 flying insect near ware washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in stand alone cooler raw beef stored over butter, and sauces. Manager removed and stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked rice (51F -57F - Cold Holding) stored in large plastic container. See stop sale. Manager stated rice was made yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked rice (51F -57F - Cold Holding) stored in large plastic container. See stop sale. Manager stated rice was made yesterday.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee handwashing sink without paper towels. Employee provided paper towels.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment without written procedures for Time As A Public Health Control on shrimp tempura and sushi rice. Inspector provided copy of Time As A Public Health Control document. Operator completed during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed large CO2 tank near soda station not adequately secured. Manager secured the CO2 tank.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line cart carrying food. Employee removed and stored properly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket with mold like substance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 large frozen fish on table in kitchen to thaw. Manager removed and stored properly in walk in cooler.
Jul 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in sushi area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat margarine. Employee removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked rice (46F - Cooling); Cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated rice and noodles were out in the morning and door of cooler was open for a period of time. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee hand washing sink. Employee provided paper towels for hand sink.
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.
Jan 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw beef stored over ready to eat rice. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of some employees that have been employed over 60 days.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area CO2 tank not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf over prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf above prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Opened employee food in a dry holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee food stored with food served to the public. Manager removed and stored properly.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towels used to line food containers in sushi bar and on reach in cooler in kitchen. Manager removed paper towels from food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in stand alone cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice in walk in cooler at 48F. Observed cooked noodles at 49F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Manager stated both items were out to restock.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled with mold like substance around nozzles of unit. Manager had employee clean during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without label on it. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense rice I walk in cooler Manager removed cup from rice container.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured located in bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in kitchen area dusty.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen. Manager removed from under cutting board.
Mar 29, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 14 live roaches. Observed 1 live roach under white stand alone cooler near walk in cooler. Observed 13 live roaches under grill area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on cook line.
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed Raw sewage on ground outside kitchen flowing from backed up water from kitchen.Establishment had door open to allow water to flow outside. Employee closed back door to kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 5 dead roaches Observed 2 dead roaches near 3 compartment sink. 2 dead roaches near walk in freezer 1 dead roach near soda station. Manager removed and discarded.
Mar 26, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef in walk in cooler stored over ready to eat carrots. Manager removed raw meat and stored properly.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed Raw sewage on ground outside kitchen flowing from backed up water from kitchen.Establishment had door open to allow water to flow outside. Employee closed back door to kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen near grill area. Manager killed and discarded from kitchen.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up on floor of kitchen and under 3 compartment sink when in use, also backing up when using hand washing sink and using Dish machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in sushi area blocked with pan of bleach in sink. Manager removed pan of bleach from hand sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager while more than 4 employees are engaging in food preparation.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee provided soap for hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without a label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 5 dead roaches Observed 2 dead roaches near 3 compartment sink. 2 dead roaches near walk in freezer 1 dead roach near soda station. Manager removed and discarded.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towels used as liner for food container on cook line and in sushi area.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple bags of raw chicken in walk-in freezer in Nonfood-grade bags (to go bags ).
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice being held hot at 115F. Employee stated he brought out the rice at 10:30 to reheat. Took second temperature at 116F. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice being held hot at 115F. Employee stated he brought out the rice at 10:30 to reheat. Took second temperature at 116F. See stop sale
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in hand sink. Employee removed container out of hand sink to allow for handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing area in kitchen. Manager provided paper towels.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Required employee training expired for all employees.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in shrimp sauce used to dispense. Manager removed and discarded the cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2tanks not secured in bar and in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in hand sink located in kitchen. Manager removed and discarded roach.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed two large bags of carrots stored on the floor of walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed, wet, wiping towel used under kind words. Manager removed towel from cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
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.