Gyu-Kaku Orlando

7858 Turkey Lake Rd 100, Orlando, FL 32819

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gyu-Kaku Orlando eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Gyu-Kaku Orlando is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Underneath wait station area next to sanitizer bucket, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-10-4

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to mop sink area **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to prep area , on tops shelf of clean equipment

24-08-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. One cloth under cutting board on cooks line , operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line underneath hand wash sink area , operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

21-10-4

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen soiled

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on dish rack. Glasses in storage area.

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on dish rack **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish washer

36-22-4

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./raw shell eggs cold holding at 51F for less than 4 hours/iced. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./one back kitchen employee certificate expired.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./water filters expired.

29-28-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers on cleaned dish shelf.

24-08-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./dish area.

36-27-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored./soup spoons at front service area.

24-07-4

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of machine soiled.

16-21-4

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. -broken tiles in kitchen holding standing water.

36-17-5

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 2, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seared rare tuna behind commercially packaged corn on sandwich top,cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to rice cooker on prep table in back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Old label stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic third pan on clean item shelf in back kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gyu-Kaku Orlando last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gyu-Kaku Orlando on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gyu-Kaku Orlando?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gyu-Kaku Orlando.

How does Gyu-Kaku Orlando compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Gyu-Kaku Orlando most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Gyu-Kaku Orlando's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gyu-Kaku Orlando have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gyu-Kaku Orlando means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Gyu-Kaku Orlando inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gyu-Kaku Orlando is inspected around two times per year on average.

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