Kirin Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Kirin Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Spring Hill average 84, so Kirin Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauce in reach-in cooler in storage room and raw shell eggs stored over sauce in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink on cook line and in dishpit blocked with buckets and utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink with no lid stored in cooler on cook line above produce. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit next to rice warmer and in boba station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat broth in reach-in cooler off kitchen cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed all three handwash sinks in kitchen blocked with items stored in or on sink. Operator removed all items by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees due to training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 87F next to rice warmer/steam table. **Warning**
10-07-4
64
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen on top of shelved above flip top cooler, tube of burn medication stored with plastic to go containers, discussed with operator who removed product. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and without washing hands began handle fryer basket to remove food from deep fryer. Discussed with operator, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged metal trays of raw chicken stored above bags of French fries, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at cook line containers of raw chicken and raw shrimp stored on wire metal shelved directly above open buckets of sauces, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged trays of raw chicken stored above trays of raw beef, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. In kitchen on table raw shell eggs held on time is a public health control not time marked, per operator gigs removed from refrigerator approximately 1 hour ago at 11:00 when they opened, operator added time mark to eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator email copy of clean up poster.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at cook line used to store rice scoop, discussed with operator who removed rice scoop and placed in sink to be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per operator raw shell eggs on kitchen table held on time is a public health control and discarded every 4 hours, Operator unable to provide written procedures, discussed time is a public health control requirements and provided form to operator via email, assisted operator with printing form and filling it out. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen on crash cart spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled, discussed with operator who used sharpie to add label to bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
27
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored soup and ready-to-eat mushrooms in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (48F - Cold Holding) in wait station reach-in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Boba Tapioca Pearls (72F - Hot Holding) in container on the wait station counter near the boba assembly station. Operator placed in warmer. Discussed requirements with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink off cook line with items stored in handwash sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
52
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Peelers stored with clean equipment soiled. Employee removed to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Peelers stored with clean equipment soiled. Employee removed to clean and sanitize. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white bar, and inside sides of ice machine, and lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white bar, and inside sides of ice machine, and ice machine lid. Employees started to clean and sanitize. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
86
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting cabbage with their bare hands. Employee put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over washed and cut onions and cut cabbage in reach-in cooler in storage room off hallway. Employee moved. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels in contact with food used to line multiple containers of food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line in container stacked above the fill line in lift top area of cooler. Employee stated item had been in reach-in cooler for an hour. Employee moved to bottom of reach-in cooler. Discussed fill lines with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink and the handwash sink in storage room in room with freezers. Employee placed at 1 handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink. The importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed Crab Rangoon, Appetizer Sampler, Seafood Soup, and other items listed on menu with only imitation krab used in product listed with a C on the menu and not indicating that imitation krab is used. **Admin Complaint**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Peelers stored with clean equipment soiled. Employee removed to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed water turned off at handwash sink in the rear of the kitchen next to bag in the box soda station. Operator turned on handwash sink water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple handwash sinks with items stored in the handwash sink. Employees moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no food manager present with 4 employees engaged in food prep (2 servers, 1 cook, and 1 employee prepping food items). **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink and the handwash sink in storage room in room with freezers. Employee placed at 1 handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses for new employee Dong Wei and Ya Jiang . **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil in cardboard box stored on the floor in storage area to the right of the reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white bar, and inside sides of ice machine, and lid. **Warning**
22-20-5
17
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above cooked chicken in storage area. Raw eggs over beef, raw chicken over cut beef. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
14-86-1
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine sanitizer in Dish Machine. Bucket empty. Operator replaced bucket, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Can in hand sink near dish area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in spray bottle at server station not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil and soy sauce
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle touching top of raw chicken on cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart near three compartment sink soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
43
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 00 ppm. . Operator connect a new bucket of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. operator had can opener cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Operator connected drain pipe to sink and turned on hat and cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of hard water substance in the interior of the ice machine bin. Operator cleaned inside ice machine at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kirin Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kirin Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kirin Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kirin Restaurant.
How does Kirin Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Kirin Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has Kirin Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kirin Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kirin Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kirin Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kirin Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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