Kyoto Sushi and Ramen

4372 Southside Blvd Ste 207, Jacksonville, FL 32216 · Permanent Food Service · License 2614316

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Grade F
Safety score 48 of 100
Latest visit: Nov 6, 2026 (2 days ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 26 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection
    4 high priority (1 fixed by the Nov 6 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 18 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -40
  • Administrative complaint on Oct 26, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score48

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection

27 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 2nd follow-up visitNov 6, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 1st follow-up visitOct 28, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    1 violation still not corrected:

    • 1 High priority
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.

      Same, using triple sink now

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. First visitOct 26, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    27 violations found:

    • 4 High priority
    • 5 Intermediate
    • 18 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority4

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      46-60f cooked pork, chicken, raw shrimp, boiled egg, shelled eggs, cut cabbage and lettuce, cooked mushrooms, krab, 50f wonton, cooked edamame, cooked chicken, gravy, noodles, all in prep reach in cooler that was off last night and plugged it in when they came at 10:30 am, my probe thermometer reading 46f, employee wrote time on

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Raw sushi roll on shelf above salad in glass door cooler, cook line, employee rearranged, also raw beef on shelf above tray with cream cheese wonton in upright freezer

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

      Employee washed dishes then grabbed bag with to go containers to put away, explained to her and she washed hands

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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 ppm chlorine, not dispensing in dish machine

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate5

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

      Could not find it

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

      For dish machine that is not dispensing

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Greenish build up around nozzles

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Container in hand sink by dish machine, employee moved container, also a couple of containers in hand sink at server area

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.

      A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Xin Cun Q expired in 5/2023, he'll do employee training, he makes sushi

    Basic18

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      White powder in soy container, back prep area, employee labeled it sugar

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

      In glass door cooler, operator could not find it

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.

      Tuna in rop bag, 30f, sushi area, employee removed it from bag

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.

      Unwashed avocados above wasabi, sushi little cooler

      Food stored on floor.

      A couple of containers with food on floor, back prep areas, employee placed them on shelf

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      88f water for rice scoop, employee removed water

      Fixed on the spot

      Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

      In ice bin, employee moved handle up

      In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

      Knife in between table and cooler, cook line, employee removed it and took it to triple sink to be washed

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

      Employee eating at prep area by cook line, explained to her and she stopped

      Fixed on the spot

      Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Opened can at sushi prep counter, also at cook line area, employee discarded it

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Cook cutting meat, no hair restraint

      Repeat violation

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      Bowl inside sugar and vinegar mix and in spice containers

      Repeat violation

      Equipment in poor repair.

      Gasket torn in little sushi cooler

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

      Old food build up on top of dish machine

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      On Oreo table by cook line

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.

      Missing in mop sink

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Purse on shoes above cooking oil by dish machine area, removed by employee, jacket above food in storage closet, employee moved it

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      By mop sink, not secured, also in storage closet

      Repeat violation

    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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination3
In-use utensils properly stored3
Handwashing and hygienic practices3
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized3
Thermometers provided and accurate2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1