MIKATA BUFFET Health Score — Jacksonville, FL

8720 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 4
Inspected 8/14/2026
Jacksonville avg 86 / 100
D
54 / 100
Concerning

Pest-related violations were noted — these can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection.

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Jacksonville restaurants score 86 or above.

4 high-risk issues, 3 moderate issues, 9 minor issues found

Inspected August 14, 2026 Administrative complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 4% of restaurants in Jacksonville. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
4
Moderate
3
Minor
9

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk PH/TCS foods properly thawed
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination ×2
  • Moderate In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Moderate Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×2
  • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected from insects/pests; rodent proof
  • Minor Employee personal belongings
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances

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Frequently Asked Questions

MIKATA BUFFET's inspection on August 14, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended. This means inspectors found violations serious enough to warrant formal regulatory action. The restaurant received a ClearScore of 54/100 (Grade D) with 4 high-risk violations among the 16 total issues found.

Yes — MIKATA BUFFET's inspection on August 14, 2026 noted pest-related violations, which inspectors classify as a serious concern. In total, 16 violations were recorded: 4 high-risk, 3 moderate, and 9 minor. Pest violations can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection cycle.

MIKATA BUFFET was last inspected on August 14, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

MIKATA BUFFET's ClearScore of 54/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 96% of Jacksonville restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, MIKATA BUFFET is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of MIKATA BUFFET's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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