Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon
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905 Lithia Pinecrest Road, Brandon, FL 33511Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon has accumulated 144 violations across 18 inspections since 2021, averaging 8 violations per inspection—more than 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including handwashing facility deficiencies in 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 inspections, shell stock handling violations in 6 inspections, and employee health policy violations in 3 inspections. Chemical storage violations and consumer advisory failures also appear as recurring findings. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A warning was issued on November 1, 2022 following detection of handwashing facility violations, parasite destruction failures, and shell stock requirement violations. The most recent inspection on June 18, 2025 documented 15 violations including 5 high-priority findings—employee health policy, chemical storage, consumer advisory, food contact surface deficiencies, and shell stock requirements—and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon last inspected?
- Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon had?
- Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon find?
- Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon was most recently inspected on June 18, 2025 with 25 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, Joto Japanese Steak House & Sushi in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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.
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