How many health inspections has TOKYO had?

TOKYO has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TOKYO ever been shut down?

Yes, TOKYO has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at TOKYO?

The most frequently cited violations at TOKYO are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.

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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

TOKYO

144 E 23 ST, Panama City, FL 32405

Bay County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TOKYO PANAMA CITY US INC · License: SEA1302975

TOKYO in Panama City, FL has 31 inspections on record with 201 total violations (6.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

31Inspections

201Violations

1Closures

Data current as of June 9, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for TOKYO
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jan 6, 2022	Roach activity	11:34:00

Inspection History (31)

Jun 9, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 7, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jun 26, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 14, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 31, 2024 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Oct 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

Mar 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 18, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 19, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 19, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Apr 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2019 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 26 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

V10 Approved food source

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

TOKYO has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Bay County average of 0.12 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.17.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TOKYO had?: TOKYO has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TOKYO ever been shut down?: Yes, TOKYO has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at TOKYO?: The most frequently cited violations at TOKYO are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.

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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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