Iwa Sushi & Hibachi All You Can Eat
1012 Margaret St #1, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615039
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shell Eggs stored over cream cheese in walk in cooler. Manager moved shell eggs.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Pan and strainer stored in hand wash sink. Manager moved items from hand sink.
Fixed on the spot
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Ice dumped in hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired in March 2026.
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Tongs stored in Stainless cart near fryer.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee beverage stored on shelf above prep table. Manager moved beverage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Long white cutting board.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Above hand sink at beginning of cooks line.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.