Osaka Japanese Steakhouse

1902 Us 92 E, Auburndale, FL 33823
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Osaka Japanese Steakhouse has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Osaka Japanese Steakhouse's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed around soda nozzles.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior sides.
22-20-5
70
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Test 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayonnaise in kitchen by walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
82
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in kitchen.
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue board in food preparation area.
14-09-4
82
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over salads in walk in cooler. Employee moved fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed on hand sink at kitchen entrance.
31B-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on boards various colors on clean dish storage shelf.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soft drink station at front counter, employee removed ice scoop.
10-08-5
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Osaka Japanese Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Osaka Japanese Steakhouse on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Osaka Japanese Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Osaka Japanese Steakhouse.

How does Osaka Japanese Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Auburndale?

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Auburndale average of 88.

Has Osaka Japanese Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Osaka Japanese Steakhouse have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Osaka Japanese Steakhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Osaka Japanese Steakhouse inspected?

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