IZAKAYA KO

Name: IZAKAYA KO
Address: 1198 BEACH BLVD STE 9, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL, 32250, US
Rating: 73.4

1198 BEACH BLVD STE 9, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250

License #2615992

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

73.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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IZAKAYA KO in JACKSONVILLE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 6 critical, 5 major, 10 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 24, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen beef in pan of water in prep sink at the end of cook line. Employee turned water on.
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment without measuring device for hot water sanitizing dish machine.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk In freezer open boxes of frozen fish stored on the floor. Employee removed and stored properly.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used to line all raw fish in front reach in.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door of kitchen.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on no chemical side of splitter.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large container inside sink of employee hand washing station,located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly .
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); pork/shrimp dumplings (50F - Cold Holding) over stocked stainless pans. Employee removed excess and placed inside reach in cooler.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed tuna in sink under running water still in Commercially processed reduced oxygen package bearing label to remain frozen until time of use. See stop sale
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lined under cutting boards that are stored on prep table in back room. Employee removed and stored properly.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed employee handwashing sink without paper towels and soap. Employee provided paper towels and soap.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on no chemical side of splitter.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector will provide cop of employee health agreement form.
[53A-05-6] 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/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without 1 certified food manager on duty.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
[03F-02-5] 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. Observed sushi rice held on TIME As A Public Health Control without time mark . Manager stated rice was made at 11:00 . Manager placed time mark on sushi rice.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door of kitchen.
[06-09-1] 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. Observed thawed tuna in sink under running water still in Commercially processed reduced oxygen package bearing label to remain frozen until time of use. See stop sale
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance located on cook line.

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