Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

KABUKI JAPANESE STKHSE & SUSHI

1147 AMELIA PLAZA, Fernandina Beach, FL 320343062

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 15, 2026
City
Fernandina Beach
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-14-4

Detail 24561108

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One cracked egg on flat in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded cracked egg. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24561107

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken in stand up reach in refrigerator at 47F. Per operator, door has been continually opened and closed for the past 45 minutes. Chicken moved to walk-in freezer to quickly chill and approximately 15 minutes later, raw chicken at 41F. Also, raw scallops at 44F and raw beef at 44F in the walk in cooler. Per operator, door has been open and closed frequently for the last 45 minutes. Door kept shut and approximately 20 minutes later, raw scallops at 41F and raw beef at 41F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24561105

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at sushi handwash sink. Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24561112

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per operator, missing five proof of employee reporting agreements.

14-45-4

Detail 24561111

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dunnage rack in dry storage room has cardboard lined shelf.

35B-01-4

Detail 24561110

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen back exit door has light showing at the bottom threshold with small holes present.

36-73-4

Detail 24561115

Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall under dishmachine is soiled. Wall behind cooking equipment along the wall has food debris. Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 24561106

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster is located on the grass.

22-08-4

Detail 24561113

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in sushi area is soiled.

51-13-4

Detail 24561109

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24561114

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelving has rust.

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-14-4

Detail 23769589

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked egg on crate in walk in cooler. Egg discarded.

02C-03-5

Detail 23769593

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk in cooler, container of milk opened two (2) days prior. Manager dated milk. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23769590

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area, two spray bottles containing chemical cleaner are not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23769592

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside bulk container of cooked rice inside walk in cooler. Bowl removed. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23769591

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Wall in dry storage.

14-69-4

Detail 23769588

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 23769587

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle in kitchen. Tongs removed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

09-19-5

Detail 23487259

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook in kitchen chopping green onions which are used in both cooked items and as a topping with no cook step.

14-15-4

Detail 23487252

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Blue hardware buckets used to transport ice stored near ice machine in small server area. Buckets discarded. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 23487256

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Kitchen employee washed hands in triple sink. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 23487251

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw items on sushi menu are not identified. Manager reprinted menus during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-71-4

Detail 23487253

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Red duct tape used to repair hand washing sink area in kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 23487254

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple jackets stored with single use items in dry storage area. Employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen. All items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23487249

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen - some areas now have exposed unsealed concrete.

36-73-4

Detail 23487250

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in storage area in back kitchen. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area.

14-47-4

Detail 23487248

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in server station are unsealed and some are cracked. Shelf below prep table in server area is rusted.

23-03-4

Detail 23487258

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks in dish area. Multiple food storage shelves in dry storage, walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

16-46-4

Detail 23487255

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

33-34-4

Detail 23487257

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back storage area in back kitchen.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 22756176

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl In seasoning

08B-47-4

Detail 22756177

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

33-29-4

Detail 22756174

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.

10-12-5

Detail 22756175

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Sent to sink

06-01-5

Detail 22756178

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature water scallops and fish.

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

09-01-4

Detail 22228921

High Priority - 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. Cupping salad, placed on gloves

41-17-4

Detail 22228922

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear substance, labeled. Plate cleaner Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22228923

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Salad prep person, hat placed on Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22228920

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of fish on floor, moved Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22228924

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 77water, discarded Corrected On-Site

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

06-09-1

Detail 21882458

Basic - 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. In walk in cooler

10-12-5

Detail 21882455

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored in soiled pan, placed to clean Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21882456

Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under ice scooper Moved Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21882457

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in freezer with white growth soiled on shelving

Oct 26, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-05-6

Detail 21529320

Intermediate - 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/ 4 on shift manager arrived during inspection

14-01-5

Detail 21529318

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cooked rice,moved Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 21529321

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of shrimp on floor, moved Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21529319

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Floor of walk in freezer,

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21080455

High Priority - 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 on chlorine test strips, establishment is running a water booster, even though it's running chlorine but no testing for high temperature. Establishment will consult with supplier about chemical or high temperature.

31A-11-4

Detail 21080462

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink near dish area Used as a dump sink,

31B-03-4

Detail 21080461

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 1 handsink at bar, soap provided Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21080458

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice Emailed operator time as a public health.

36-34-5

Detail 21080454

Basic - /vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 21080457

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor

10-07-4

Detail 21080459

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scooper in water 80f

12B-13-4

Detail 21080460

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coconut water in reach in salad cooler, discarded Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21080456

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large clear container with white substance, manager labeled flour Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 20733204

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp sauce 46° ranch 47° stored in reach in cooler overnight

03A-02-5

Detail 20733200

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp sauce 46° ranch 47° discarded

05-05-4

Detail 20733197

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient temperature in cooler in wait station broken,

02C-03-5

Detail 20733206

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler, manager labeled Corrected On-Site

52-01-4

Detail 20733201

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Per owner and manager Red snapper is used as white fish for the ROSCOE ROLL. ON MENU under classic and specialty sushi rolls Admin Complaint

41-21-4

Detail 20733207

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Large clear container with green colored liquid inside, manager States makes soap mix

02C-02-5

Detail 20733198

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp sauce made with milk, manager labeled Raw-Ready to eat sushi no date markingCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20733199

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Shelving in walk in cooler, growth on black shelving in walk in cooler

36-34-5

Detail 20733203

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler.

08B-49-4

Detail 20733202

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Rice and kimchi, manager states it's for employee

08B-47-4

Detail 20733205

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer case of broccoli on floor moved to shelf Corrected On-Site