Otaki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

7860 Gate Pkwy #119, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Map

14 Met standards

Latest state inspection: Oct. 21, 2026 (Routine - Food)
14 violations (1 high-priority). Met inspection standards (no further action, or problems fixed on a call-back visit).

What the inspector found on Oct. 21, 2026

  • High Priority Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish items over ready to eat dairy in cooler. Moved by manager. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Intermediate No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser. Kitchen.
  • Basic Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen. Repeat violation.
  • Basic Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Rear kitchen employee restroom door left open.
  • Basic Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on rear kitchen employee restroom door.
  • Basic Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks container on food prep table. Moved by manager.
  • Basic Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Safe eating at Dish machine line.
  • Basic Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks container cell phone on prep table. Repeat violation.
  • Basic Food stored on floor. Two tubs of rice on floor in kitchen. Moved by manager. Fixed during the inspection. Repeat violation.
  • Basic In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In use In use knife On soiled wet wipe cloth. Moved by manager. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Basic Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut zucchini in original delivery box. Manager had item washed and placed in food containers. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Basic Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service stew stored under soap dispenser. Moved by manager. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Basic Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal not flushing adequately.
  • Basic Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.

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Inspection history

DateViolationsResult
Oct. 21, 2026 14 Met standards Inspection Completed - No Further Action Routine - Food · 14 violations (1 high-priority) (1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic) · State report
  • High Priority Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish items over ready to eat dairy in cooler. Moved by manager. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Intermediate No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser. Kitchen.
  • Basic Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen. Repeat violation.
  • Basic Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Rear kitchen employee restroom door left open.
  • Basic Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on rear kitchen employee restroom door.
  • Basic Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks container on food prep table. Moved by manager.
  • Basic Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Safe eating at Dish machine line.
  • Basic Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks container cell phone on prep table. Repeat violation.
  • Basic Food stored on floor. Two tubs of rice on floor in kitchen. Moved by manager. Fixed during the inspection. Repeat violation.
  • Basic In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In use In use knife On soiled wet wipe cloth. Moved by manager. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Basic Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut zucchini in original delivery box. Manager had item washed and placed in food containers. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Basic Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service stew stored under soap dispenser. Moved by manager. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Basic Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal not flushing adequately.
  • Basic Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.

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Inspection results are from Florida DBPR's public food service inspection data and are updated every morning. High-priority violations are those that could directly contribute to foodborne illness or injury. An inspection is a snapshot of one visit, and many problems are fixed on the spot. To see the official report, search this business on DBPR's license and inspection lookup (license 2613886). Search another restaurant.