Kiku Japanese Restaurant

15211 US Hwy 441, Eustis, FL 32726 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508509

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 68 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 16, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Oct 16 follow-up · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 10 routine inspection
4 high priority (3 fixed by the Oct 16 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 11 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-32
Safety score68

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug102026

Routine inspection

17 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Basic3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
17 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 03, Food out of 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.
  See stop sale. Operator added time.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  2 flying insects in dry storage area,
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Glass cleaner above prep table and prep cooler.
  Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
  Chlorine over 200++. Operator changed water.Rechecked 50 ppm.
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Scrubber in hand washing sink.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic11
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Sauces in walk in cooler Sauces in walk in freez
  Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  In prep cooler. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  In sugar and rice containers. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Prep reach in cooler interior soiled. Upright reach in cooler at the end of cook line. In walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Prep reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Food storage lids exterior soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  At three compartment sink.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Outside walk in cooler. Operator cleaned.
  Fixed on the spot
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Wall by prep table in the kitchen. Wall by three compartment sink.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  In dishwashing area.
  Repeat violation
- 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.
  Bag and hat above prep table. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.