Kawa Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
100
Score
Kawa Sushi has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Palm Coast restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed sushi rice at sushi bar missing time stamp. Person in charge added time stamp. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one (1) live roach crawling on floor near walk-in cooler. Person in charge killed and disposed of roach. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Observed raw fish stored above unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged walk-in cooler. Provided Chinese refrigerator storage handout to person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris. Observed prep table near reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat raw fish prepared two day prior to inspection per person in charge not date marked. Discussed with person in charge.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on cook line flip-top cooler. Person in charge moved some of the drinks. Discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic take out bowls used to scoop bulk dry goods. Discussed either person in charge.
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk food such as flower and rice stored in corner of kitchen next to walk-in cooler open bagged. Discussed with person in charge.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance Observed reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Observed shelves above prep table on cook line soiled with food debris. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged carrots on floor in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment and behind equipment near walk-in cooler and on cook line soiled with grease and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on cook line with torn gaskets. Observed reach in cooler under sushi bar with torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphones above flip-top cooler on cook line. Discussed with person in charge.
40-06-5
35
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch raw shrimp with gloves on then ready to eat food without changing his gloves. Addressed and he washed his hand and changed his gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting above fill line; noodles 56F, tofu 47F. Per person in charge out about 1 hour. He removed them and put inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Addressed and he washed hands in hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line and sushi hand washing sink blocked by noodle and rice. Person in charge cleared path to hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottled soda inside top of reach in cooler. Person in charge removed soda. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs on tongs hanging from oven. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All chest freezers have ice inside.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen soy sauce on floor, oil on floor and also in walk in cooler a bag of carrots and soy sauce on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On sliding glass cooler the grooves at bottom are soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine has Debis inside of it. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
45
May 8, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw beef over washed carrots. In chest freezer in back raw beef over eel. Person in charge moved eel to bottom shelf and moved beef to another freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Salmon wrapped in paper towels non food grade **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Personal medicine above reach in cooler. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-22-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed person begin work and not wash hands first. Stopped him and he washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon wrapped in paper towels.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline; Shrimp 74F; ( - Cold Holding). Per owner shrimp in tempura batter sits there until it's fried. Addressed immediately and person placed shrimp in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Bug spray in back area next to soda cans. Person in charge removed bug spray. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in reach in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday am. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink is inaccessible due to scrub brushes inside. Person in charge removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Inside of dish washer has food debris inside. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go containers used to scoop flour/sugar. Person in charge removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to line reach in cooler gaskets.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. All 3 door gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line are torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Coconut milk and soy sauce on floor. Person in charge picked both up and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pairs of tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed all tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatorade in reach in cooler on bottom shelf.
12B-13-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools by flour and sugar. Person in charge moved tools. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature. Still frozen. Person in charge placed into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
17
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Sep 15, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
33
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles and shrimp not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezers have ice buildup inside.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor. Person in charge moved to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time needed to train staff. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kawa Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kawa Sushi on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kawa Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kawa Sushi.
How does Kawa Sushi compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Kawa Sushi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Kawa Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kawa Sushi have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kawa Sushi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kawa Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kawa Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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