Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
78
Score
Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Zephyrhills restaurant, which scores around 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw poultry over squash in reach in cooler on cook line, 4 door unit, employee moved raw poultry. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
78
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher tested at 0ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Dishwasher tested at 00ppm **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
82
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Dishwasher tested at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Employee removed Chicken in clear wrap from over ready to eat mix vegetables in reach in freezer in front of dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor of dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
67
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Observed strainer stored in the hand sink basin of hand sink in kitchen. 2. Observed cook filling metal bowl with water at the hand sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cookline equipment in kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen and prep area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Utensil water 103F with in use utensils at cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in four door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
14-33-4
61
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: All expired **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
82
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Edicine stored in door of reach in refrigerator. Operator moved to bottom drawer and will label. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm 3 compartment sink set up for sanitizing at 50ppm to use until dishwasher machine can be repaired. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed vegetables in reach in cooler.operator rearranged reach in to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 50F held over the rim of prep table for less than 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Non continuous cooking procedure provided via email. **Warning**
03C-89-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
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
41
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sweet and sour sauce on floor in dry storage. Operator placed on shelf off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator pored water out of container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler on back wall of kitchen.
14-33-4
86
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor 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/. Observed food- reach in freezers and single service storage shed outside that is sealed. Mop sink moved, addition of ice machine, and dish machine. Office was converted, into a food dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed storage shed with reach in freezers and single service items **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
86
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor 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/. Observed food- reach in freezers and single service storage shed outside that is sealed. Mop sink moved, addition of ice machine, and dish machine. Office was converted, into a food dry storage room. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed storage shed with reach in freezers and single service items **Warning**
08B-42-4
86
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil and rice stored on floor in kitchen
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in prep area
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a can of soda stored in reachin cooler on cookline
12B-13-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe.
How does Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe 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 Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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