Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City

Last inspected:

214 W Alexander St, Plant City, FL 33566
Overview

Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City has accumulated 93 violations across 15 inspections since 2020, averaging 6.2 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a troubling pattern: violations spiked in 2024 with multiple high-priority citations, and recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 continue to document high-priority violations at rates above the facility's historical average. The most frequently cited violations involve improper cleaning of multi-use utensils, inadequate hand and arm washing, and improper time-temperature control of potentially hazardous foods.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

18Inspections
112Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.2 violations / inspection 6.2 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.68 violations / inspection 5.68 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 4 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City last inspected?
Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City?
The most frequently cited violations at Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City had?
Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City find?
Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City was most recently inspected on September 18, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City ever been shut down?
No, Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet in Plant City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.

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