Nakama Anime Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Nakama Anime Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Orange Park restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked breaded shrimp in flip top reach in cooler. Person in charge rearranged products to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Rice in warmer at 83F. Person in charge found warmer was unplugged but unaware when became unplugged. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in warmer at 83F. Person in charge found warmer was unplugged but unaware when became unplugged.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Multiple pans of food lined and covered with non-food grade paper towels.
14-86-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink at steam table area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled squirt bottle with blue liquid at triple sink. Person in charge identified contents as soap and labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler doors and on small reach in freezer by rice bin are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs on oven door handle. Person in charge removed all tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops in rice bin, soy sauce and sauces in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed all bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket, not hung to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open. Person in charge closed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels still on two containers stacked with clean pans on storage shelf at triple sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink and along wall behind kitchen equipment is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink by triple sink missing cold water valve. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
30
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in warmer at 112F. Employee states prepared approximately 2 hours prior. Employee put rice on stove and heated to 168F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed beef at 45F and pork at 46F in flip top reach in cooler. Employee states both meats cut yesterday and have been in the cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One broken shell egg in pan in flip top reach in cooler. Employee removed broken egg. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in refrigerator across from triple sink; Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Raw pork stored over cooked rice. Raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken. Raw chicken stored over raw beef and carrots.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting board at flip top reach in cooler and prep table and cutting board not sanitized after cleaning. Employee states kitchen opened at 12:00. Employee stated only wipes surfaces with soap and water. Inspector inquired at 4:51.
22-45-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice in container on counter at 85F. Employee states rice made at 11:00. Temperature taken at 4:32. Employee moved rice to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Training certificate for Maria E is a photocopy.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No food employee reporting agreement for Abigail K, hired over one month ago. Employee signed form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in squash in flip top reach in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in far left corner of restroom hallway. Operator removed and discarded both dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Plate of half-eaten food and open cup employee beverage on reach in freezer next to prep table. Open employee beverage on cutting board of flip top reach in cooler. Employee moved all to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under grill, fryer and stove has grease/debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil and container of soy sauce on floor in front of prep table. Case of bottled water on the floor in storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. Self-service pre-packaged items at front counter missing labeling information. Operator states ran out of labels and has already ordered more. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler are soiled. Left side of fryer has grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water valve on handwash sink by triple sink does not work.
29-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in dirty water in mop bucket by back exit.
42-01-4
18
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Reach in cooler across from the grill has soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Garbage enclosure made of wood fencing material has sections of wood falling down, enclosure in disrepair.
33-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flooring under and around the fryers is soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at prep table has deep groove/cut marks.
14-09-4
82
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. No written plan available. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-104 with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles with clear liquid on rack by three compartment sink. Operator labeled both. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in panko breading. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook using bandanna as hair restraint. Operator supplied hat to cook. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - 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. Prepared on site cold holding customer self-service food products in reach in cooler by front counter has no labeling. 61C-4.010(1)(c) FAC: Public food service establishments which prepare and package food products for sale within the establishment must ensure that packaged food products are properly labeled. A label is not required on food products placed in a wrapper, carry-out box, or other nondurable container for the purpose of protecting the food during service to and receipt by the customer. Package labels must contain the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product.
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwash sink by prep table and by three compartment sink. Operator hung signs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
61
Jan 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nakama Anime Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nakama Anime Cafe on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nakama Anime Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nakama Anime Cafe.
How does Nakama Anime Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Nakama Anime Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Nakama Anime Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nakama Anime Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nakama Anime Cafe 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 Nakama Anime Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nakama Anime Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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