Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages
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1004 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162VKI Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages has accumulated 241 violations across 27 inspections, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has been cited repeatedly for high-priority violations including employee health reporting failures in at least five inspections, improper hand and arm washing in multiple inspections, inadequate food contact surface cleaning, and shell stock handling violations. Additional high-priority findings include chemical storage violations, cooking temperature failures, time-as-control protocol breaches, and consumer advisory omissions. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but has received two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines, and three inspections resulted in administrative complaint recommendations. The most recent inspection on December 22, 2025 documented four violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025057083 | $200.00 | Jun 4, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2024017361 | $400.00 | Dec 13, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages last inspected?
- Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages had?
- Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages find?
- Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages ever been shut down?
- No, Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages been fined?
- Vki Japanese Steakhouse in The Villages has been fined a total of $600.00 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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