VOLCANO JAPANESE CUISINE
13475 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 40, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904.619.3604
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Henry cutting mango's barehand and wrapping up in clear wrap
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 50f on ice, manager placed ice inside
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi chef rinsing knife in handsink,
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink on cook line side, manager provided paper towels
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. 2 packs of tuna thawing in vacuum seal, sushi cut open
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on cool line, employees removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in walk in cooler, not labeled Personal food in reach in freezer clam/oysters
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on cook line. Removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scooper in water 76f manager turned on warmer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black debris, all gaskets
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink next to dish area used as a dump sink food debris stored in handsink
Jan 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Henry cutting mango's barehand and wrapping up in clear wrap
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak in walk in cooler over precooked diced chicken in walk in cooler
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment advertises Yellowtail on menu but uses Buri fish as the yellowtail. Per FDA SEAFOOD LIST Buri can't be sold as The Vernacular Name(s) (Racing Tuna | Yellowtail) are for CROSS REFERENCE ONLY, and generally not acceptable for product labeling in interstate commerce. Their use may result in seafood misbranding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle soiled with black debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink next to dish area used as a dump sink food debris stored in handsink
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. Danny back prep guy
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided email oyster advisory manager printed and placed at front counter
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle yellow substance no label
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as a scooper in bag of bread crumbs in bsck dry storage area., manager removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on prep table in between both line coolers
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Guy cutting mangos at sushi bar no hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer
Oct 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork wontons 55f in reach in cooler stacked to high, moved to under area of reach in cooler stacked
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment uses Buri as Hamach or yellow tail. Per seafood FDA list. Buri cannot be sold as hamachi, racing tuna or yellow tail
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink store next to dessert microwave, manager discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork wontons 55f in reach in cooler stacked to high, moved to under area of reach in cooler stacked
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment uses Buri as Hamach or yellow tail. Per seafood FDA list. Buri cannot be sold as hamachi, racing tuna or yellow tail
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine soiled with label growth.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink store next to dessert microwave, manager discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some photo copies
Feb 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink in back prep area next to walk in cooler removed
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sink removed and establishment plans on providing updated plans to reflect the the store
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some photo copies
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dynamite roll 50f tempura batter 51f in reach in cooler
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink in back prep area next to walk in cooler removed
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sink removed and establishment plans on providing updated plans to reflect the the store
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some photo copies
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Clear spray bottles with yellow substance inside, manager states it's bleach
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup stored in vinegar container used as a scooper
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. Packs of tuna in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on prep table and on line cooler, moved to store correctly
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer containers of raw chicken over crab ragoons, food storage in walk in freezer once packages is open food has to be stored based on cooking temperature
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. Establishment has form filled out and states uses specific time frames but no time frames filled out to determine when it starts. Manager filled in timeframe
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink on line used as a prep and dump sink, viewed plans to verify
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Krab meat mix in walk in bear cooler made 2 days ago
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in coolers
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep areas, moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag stored on prep table
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets. On food prep employees
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer cases on food on floor. Manager moved Container of cut lettuce stored on floor, moved
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoopers stored in water 69f manager discarded
Jun 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator stated he has the training at home.
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority9 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Two bottles of vitamins stored next to container of sesame seeds. Operator removed both bottles of vitamins to properly store.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cream cheese mix in walk-in-cooler in back area. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46-47F - Cold Holding) in bottom of reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator stated he thinks the door was not closed properly. Operator adjusted door in cooler to help chill raw chicken.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in service sink on cooks line instead of hand wash sink. Discussed with operator.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area soiled. Operator removed nozzle and cleaned during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on front service line used to dump sauce. Also, he's in warewashing area used to store container of soaking silverware. Operator removed items from hand wash sinks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at one of the hand wash sinks in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator stated he has the training at home.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to provide paperwork for sushi rice using time as a public health control. Provided operator with TPHC paperwork.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed cup
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks stored in bar area not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk-in-cooler at front service line. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill on cookline torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior and exterior of microwave on cookline soiled.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink without back flow device on either end of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket torn. Observed walk in freezer door gasket torn.
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.