KUSINA

Name: KUSINA
Address: 3503 KERNAN BLVD S #5, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32224, US
Rating: 80.9

3503 KERNAN BLVD S #5, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224

License #2613769

80.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

March 18, 2026 · 11 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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KUSINA in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 35 total violations — 7 critical, 6 major, 22 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 18, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: no critical rows, 3 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls without handles used to dispense rice and seasonings in prep area and on cook line.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves in walk-in-cooler.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in dry food storage area not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line, walk-in-cooler and gasket on reach in freezer in prep area torn/ in disrepair.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed distilled vinegar and bag in box soda on floor in back storage room area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of multiple ovens on cook line soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line, walk-in-cooler, and reach in freezer in prep area soiled. Also, filters in hood area above fryers soiled. Also, exterior of flour container, rice containers, and multiple seasoning containers in prep area soiled. Also, exterior of oven and fryers on cook line, paper towel dispenser and top of mixer at end of cook line soiled.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed multiple utensils in bakery area not inverted/ with food contact surface faced up.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at end of front service line used to store bucket and also to dump ice.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator replenished paper towels.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense garlic on cook line. Operator removed bowl.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in fridge-freezer in prep area torn
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket on cook line with garlic and other misc plastic buckets by walk-in-cooler with seasonings stored on floor.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Label on food being packaged at establishment in grab and go cases and shelving lacking date of preparation. Operator started to place date of preparation on food items.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line and reach-in cooler in prep area soiled. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of milk and container of house made flan prepared on 1-29 not consumed within 7 days of opening/ preparation. See stop sale
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made bibingka Egg and cheese (74F - Cold Holding) on grab and go shelf next to front counter. Operator unable to provide packaging for salted duck egg that she believes to be preserved and doesnt need refrigeration. Discussed with operator to provide proof of Salted duck egg being rendered non TCS. Operator placed Bibingka Egg and cheese in cold holding display case at front service line
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two Spray bottles containing toxic substance stored next to single use to go lids. Employee removed spray bottles to properly store.