Saikyo Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Saikyo Kitchen, the earliest from 2023. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Odessa restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef above cooked shrimp in reach in freezer, operator removed raw meat to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and rice in reach in cooler over 24 hours no date marked
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen, operator refilled it **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris buildup in cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer and reach in cooler door handles soiled and grease buildup heavily in kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Reach in freezer in employee rest place in front.
43-01-4
58
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rinsed hands in handwash sink at kitchen with no soap. Discussed proper handwash techniques with operator.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings and various cooked food items in large reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at least 85F shut off in handwash sink at unisex restroom.
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. A bed with pillow at the corner of the dining area separated only by a folding screen/room divider.
43-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water temped 73 F at kitchen.
10-07-4
61
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on sushi rice. Operator time marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hard boiled eggs and multiple items in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at sushi bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil in dry storage room. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.
22-08-4
52
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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/. No plans on file **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Application was submitted but drawings were not sent to proper email. next routine **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On cooks line and dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-45-4
86
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over ready to eat carrots sushi line bar reach in cooler . employee moved to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloves discussed with employee proper handwashing **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling cooked noodles with plastic wrap over the noodles. Discussed proper cooling with management. **Warning**
03D-15-4
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/. No plans on file **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For Sushi rice but observed time mark on sushi cooker **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cook pork in reach in cooler not dated **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm retested with chlorine to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On cooks line and dry storage area. **Warning**
14-45-4
45
Oct 17, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2023
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Some items marked with raw items, some menus missing raw items identified. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water does not work at hand sink in back kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine is currently not working per manager. Manager has called maintenance to have dish machine fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
58
May 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saikyo Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saikyo Kitchen on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saikyo Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Saikyo Kitchen.
How does Saikyo Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Odessa?
Saikyo Kitchen most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Odessa average of 73.
Has Saikyo Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Saikyo Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Saikyo Kitchen 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 Saikyo Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saikyo Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants