Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs
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5661 Red Bug Lake Rd, Winter Springs, FL 32708Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs has operated under persistent food safety compliance challenges. Over 24 inspections spanning September 2022 through December 2025, the facility accumulated 221 violations—averaging 9.2 per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been frequent and recurring: proper hand and arm washing was cited in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 5 inspections, and employee health policy violations in at least 3 inspections. A single disciplinary action with $400 in fines was issued. The facility experienced no emergency closures. Fire safety violations were documented on three separate occasions between 2018 and 2020, including blocked exit paths and missing portable fire extinguishers. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 yielded 9 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
9.2
violations / inspection
9.2 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019032101 | $400.00 | May 13, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit from the dinning room thur the back door is blocked. Old equipment, a screen and stools block the exit . A Lighted fire exit sign present
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Sign and bracket at the pull station close to the dry storage room, extinguisher missing - From follow-up inspection 2018-08-31: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Sign and bracket at the pull station close to the dry storage room, extinguisher missing
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs last inspected?
- Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs had?
- Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs find?
- Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 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 Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs been fined?
- Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Kiko Japanese Cuisine in Winter Springs operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Nagoya Sushi (2018-2018), Kabuto Sushi and Grill Ben Gongs Tea (2020).
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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).
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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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