KATA JAPANESE AND THAI RESTAURTANT
1306 20 ST, VERO BEACH, FL 32960
License #4101282
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Failing Health Score
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KATA JAPANESE AND THAI RESTAURTANT in VERO BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 43.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 77 total violations — 20 critical, 9 major, 48 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 10, 2026 shows 3 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 88f. Manager turned warmer on high heat
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up
- [53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired 2/26
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