Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
50
Score
Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to nine violations.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet's 50 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observe, raw pork stored overcooked rice in walk-in cooler . Raw shelled, eggs, and raw shrimp stored over sauces in walk-in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed packs of Iran thawing in sushi station hand sink. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked sushi cooler door Rice cooker handle broken on cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Urgent copy posted expired 2-1-2026
50-09-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom
32-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packs of imitation krab thawing at room temp. Manager moved product to cooler for proper thawing
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered pan of fried shrimp and walking cooler and bin of washed and cut vegetables in walk in cooler, not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler racks soiled with accumulated mold, like substance and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout in dish area causing standing water and food debris to accumulate
36-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment
36-73-4
50
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. For Farm Raised salmon. Manager contacted Harvest Valley and got proof of aqua culture **Corrected On-Site**
01D-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket on cook line tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Manager remade at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pill on top of ice machine in back kitchen. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sushi employee rinse towel in hand sink at sushi station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed case of unwashed mangos stored over imitation crab legs in walk-in cooler by server station
08B-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sushi ginger stored on floor in sushi prep station Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
41
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
41
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 safe staff card expired - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Sushi rice at sushi station. Manager time marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs and walking cooler stored over sauce buckets .
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on back, cook line, touch base and then handled to go boxes without washing his hands. Manager had employees stop and wash his hands. Manager discarded to go boxes. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Disch machine was adding detergent in final rinse and sanitize cycle.
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On back cook line next the dish area, and prep line
31B-02-4
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. 1 safe staff card expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of sauces on the ground in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed unwashed broccoli being cut without washing. Educated manager to Wash all produce before cutting and placing in clean container.
08B-39-4
41
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cold medicine by cups in server station **Warning**
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. Observed dish washer handle soiled dishes and then clean with out washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand sink in dish area or by ice machine in back kitchen **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sign and water connections on right cook line by fryers **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Incomplete written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. ManGer had form partially filled out. Missing timeframe and methods. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Or soap on cook line hand sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of brownies, avocados and sushi ginger on floor in walk in cooler and sushi make line **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sushi station **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed krab thawing in standing water **Warning**
06-01-5
43
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet.
How does Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kyoto Palace Asian Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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