Kyoto Japanese Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Kyoto Japanese Cuisine has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in ramen station has build up of mold like substance on interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken, shrimp, beef in containers stored on floor in freezer. Vegetables for soup in prep room on floor in pot.
08B-38-4
90
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Plans not submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Mar 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
90
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Sudafed on prep table.
41-07-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Bowls in dish area under towel dispenser. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door has 4 inch gap at bottom. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Meat wrapped in Saran and cases of food on floor In walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Rice scoop in soiled container.
10-02-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From dishwasher.
29-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
45
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over ice cream small freezer, and eggs over cut lettuce walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Rice at sushi bar. Marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both kitchen sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Sushi fish. Dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Plumbing for sink removed, sink completely disabled.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Saran wrapped meat and cases of food on floor in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Soup bowls at wait station and in kitchen stored under handsink towel dispenser.
24-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen screen door has 4 inch gap from floor threshold.
35B-01-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Lobster tails.
06-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar , labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bowls prepped with raw veggies for soup partially uncovered under towel dispenser in wait station.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shrimp over oranges.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottles of sauce past expiration date. 10-20-16. Discarded.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on line under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of box chili sauces with mold like substance. Condiment stand in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bowls of margarine for hibachi.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kyoto Japanese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kyoto Japanese Cuisine on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kyoto Japanese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kyoto Japanese Cuisine.
How does Kyoto Japanese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Kyoto Japanese Cuisine most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 88.
Has Kyoto Japanese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kyoto Japanese Cuisine have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kyoto Japanese Cuisine 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 Kyoto Japanese Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kyoto Japanese Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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