Osaka Bay Buffet

7598 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Osaka Bay Buffet has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Kissimmee sits at 78, putting Osaka Bay Buffet on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, by walk in cooler.

29-34-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet potato salad (50F-cold holding),coke slaw (50F-Coke Holding)/3 hours. Operator added more ice, Wait station makeline unit butter pats (39-45F - Cold Holding)/30 minutes , operator reduced amount, **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sliced oranges in walk in cooler.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened 24 hours ago at front line reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed salmon in McCall reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water., by ice machine.

36-22-4

Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold line buffet ; Macroni salad (54F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (52F - Cold Holding); cataloupe cut (50F - Cold Holding) less then 4 hours on buffet line operator added more ice and water to the holder second reading at 12:30 macroni salad at 43F Cole slaw at 39F cut melon at 40F; mix greens Milk at 65F cold holding overnight in unplugged unit operator threw away **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk at 65F cold holding overnight in unplugged unit

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener back prep area Operator took to clean in dish area **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Back hand sink hot water faucet missing

29-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bread warmer on server area Broken dishwasher in back storage room

14-11-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back ice machine **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Buckets not inverted clean Operator flipped buckets **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In dry storage area

14-09-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Infront of freezer tiles missing

36-17-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken down dishwasher machine in back area

33-31-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading at 00ppm operator changed need reading at 150 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Osaka Bay Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Osaka Bay Buffet on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Osaka Bay Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Osaka Bay Buffet.

How does Osaka Bay Buffet compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?

Osaka Bay Buffet most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Kissimmee average of 78.

Has Osaka Bay Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Osaka Bay Buffet have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Osaka Bay Buffet 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 Osaka Bay Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Osaka Bay Buffet is inspected around two times per year on average.

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