Kimbe Asian
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
58
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Kimbe Asian stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Wet wiping cloth not stored” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
41
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Ready to eat cut vegetables stored in pan in direct contact with non food grade paper used as a line. Operator removed to go menu and placed a sheet of deli paper as liner. Also, raw fish in sushi making station stored in direct contact with non food grade paper towel. Operator removed non food grade paper towel from container with fish. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat spring rolls in reach-in freezer next to walk-in-cooler. Not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw salmon stored over unwashed lettuce in walk-in-cooler. Operator rearranged reach in freezer to properly store non commercially wrapped salmon in reach in freezer and removed raw salmon in walk-in-cooler to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) on front service line. Operator added more water to dilute sanitizing solution. Retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Discussed with operator. Operator had employee go to hand wash sink and rewash hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple soda nozzles of soda dispensing machine soiled. Also, cutting board at reach-in cooler on cook line across from wok station soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink nearest back door.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Dates on employee food safety training certificates appear altered from 2022 to 2023 and expiration date on certificates changed to 2028. Discussed with operator they are good for 3 years and date of given should not be changed once completed.
53B-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs hanging on handle of oven near wok station. Operator removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of ginger stored on floor under counter at sushi making station. Operator removed container to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in cooler door torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf next to soda dispensing machine unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at reach-in cooler across from wok station. Operator removed wet wiping cloth to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
33
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers across from wok station soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink nearest back door blocked with bags of rice, flour, containers, etc. Operator removed items blocking path to hand wash sink and items in basin of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handle used to dispense tempura batter, and raw chicken. Operator removed cups from both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored between reach-in cooler and prep table across from wok station. Operator removed knives to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hanging from stove handle. Operator removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer next to walk-in-cooler soiled. Operator had employee start to clean during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board across from wok station. Operator removed wet towel to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at entrance of kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bare hands no gloves. Manager intervened and had employee wash hands properly and place gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
09-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed green cutting board located behind flip top cooler deeply grooved. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn located in sushi preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed employee using sponge to clean and sanitize 3 compartment sink. Manager stated they use also to wipe tables. Manager removed and discarded sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
21-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of frozen squid in standing water in 3 compartment sink. Reviewed with employee the proper thawing procedures. Employee turned running water on Squid. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on tables in kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine along the back splash **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without a handle used to dispense food in flip top cooler on cook line. Manager removed cup and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee drink stored on prep table next to soup container. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed employee chewing gum while preparing food. Manager spoke to employee and employee discarded gum. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-09-5
52
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kimbe Asian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kimbe Asian on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kimbe Asian?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kimbe Asian.
How does Kimbe Asian compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Kimbe Asian most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Kimbe Asian's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kimbe Asian have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kimbe Asian means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kimbe Asian inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kimbe Asian is inspected around two times per year on average.
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