How many health inspections has TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE had?

TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE has had 32 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE ever been shut down?

No, TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE?

The most frequently cited violations at TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

260 CYPRESS EDGE DR #113, Palm Coast, FL 32164

Flagler County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SAKURA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE PALM COAST LLC · License: SEA2800684

TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE in Palm Coast, FL has 32 inspections on record with 174 total violations (5.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

32Inspections

174Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 26, 2025

Inspection History (32)

Mar 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Apr 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 17, 2021 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

May 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Apr 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Flagler County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.18.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE had?: TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE has had 32 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE ever been shut down?: No, TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE?: The most frequently cited violations at TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

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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.

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