Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando
Last inspected:
10376 E Colonial Drive Unit 126, Orlando, FL 32817MS Tea's Bento, a six-seat permanent food service establishment in Orlando, has accumulated 171 violations across 18 inspections and been emergency-closed once. The facility was closed on August 7, 2024 for rodent activity. The facility has been cited repeatedly for high-priority violations including allergen awareness (appearing in 5 of the last 6 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (appearing in 6 of the last 6 inspections), chemical storage (appearing in 6 of the last 6 inspections), and consumer advisory failures (appearing in 5 of the last 6 inspections). Employee health policy violations and shell stock requirement violations have also appeared multiple times. The facility averaged 9.5 violations per inspection, significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. A disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines was imposed. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 documented 45 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, the most serious disposition available short of emergency closure.
Most recent closure: August 7, 2024 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando: Emergency Closure History (1)
Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026023482 | $800.00 | Feb 12, 2026 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2024046336 | $400.00 | Aug 7, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando last inspected?
- Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando last shut down?
- Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando was last shut down on August 7, 2024 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando had?
- Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando find?
- Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando was most recently inspected on May 26, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando ever been shut down?
- Yes, Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando been fined?
- Nichiwa Japanese Kitchen in Orlando has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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