Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton
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5231 University Pkwy Unit 105, Bradenton, FL 34201Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton has received 18 inspections since 2023, accumulating 176 violations—an average of 9.8 per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations recurred across nearly every inspection, with food contact surface violations cited in 15 of 18 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in 14 of 18 inspections, shell stock handling violations in 5 inspections, and employee health policy violations in 3 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 9, 2026 documented 12 violations including a high-priority food contact surface violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections39 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton last inspected?
- Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton had?
- Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton find?
- Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Kaizen Japanese Kitchen in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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