Iwa Sushi & Hibachi All You Can Eat

1012 Margaret St #1, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615039

B
Grade B
Safety score 84 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 28, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection
    1 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 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. 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:

    • 1 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What 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.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Handwash sinks and supplies2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Manager certification and employee training1