Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills

Last inspected:

5709 6 St, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Overview

Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills has been inspected 25 times on record with 89 total violations, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. One disciplinary action resulted in $160 in fines. Food contact surface violations have been cited repeatedly across inspections, appearing in 15 of the most recent 8 inspections alone. Hand washing and consumer advisory violations also recur frequently. The facility received a Warning on January 9, 2025 after an inspection found employee health reporting and hand washing violations. Most recent inspections show improvement: a September 4, 2025 inspection that recommended an admin complaint was followed by a September 18, 2025 inspection where the facility complied and received no further action required.

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

27Inspections
94Violations
0Closures
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills: Comparison to Pasco County Averages

This Facility 3.5 violations / inspection 3.5 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg 4.72 violations / inspection 4.72 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pasco County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2024022349 $160.00 Jan 24, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills last inspected?
Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 5, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills?
The most frequently cited violations at Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills had?
Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills find?
Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected on August 5, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills ever been shut down?
No, Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills been fined?
Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe in Zephyrhills has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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