Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

6883 Hwy 98, Pensacola, FL 32506

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Pensacola restaurant, which scores around 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 9, 2025

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 11, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over beef. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Required employee 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-05-5

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 19, 2024

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice in walk-in cooler left to cool over night at 45f. See stop sale.

03D-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in walk-in cooler cook cooling covered over night at 45f at time of inspection.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp in reach in cook line reach in cooler at 45f for 1 hour. Operator removed blockage in cooler to allow shrimp to cool down. Cream cheese at sushi bar left out on prep table for 1 hour at 63f. Operator moved cream cheese to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee handling raw beef with bare hands with access to gloves. No cross contamination observed.

09-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sinks at sushi bar blocked by rice containers and shelf. Operator moved items and made handwash sinks accessible. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning pads left in handwash sinks at sushi bar.

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bamboo rice bowl for rice soiled with mold-like substance.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed unsealed concrete floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.

14-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon inspection observed frying pans in hand washing sink. Operator proceeded to remove pans during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed vegetables stored on floor in walk-in.

08B-38-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged and stained throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged throughout kitchen area.

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles stained with mold like substance throughout kitchen area.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Upon inspection observed juice container inside ice machine in service station.

12B-14-4

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Upon inspection observed garbage dumpster with both lids broken in back of restaurant.

33-15-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Upon inspection observed multiple mops not properly stored for drying, in back of the kitchen.

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar.

How does Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar 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 Steakhouse and Sushi Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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