Teriyaki Madness

304 N Kentucky Ave Ste 1110-1140, Lakeland, FL 33801

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Teriyaki Madness eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lakeland restaurant scores 85. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In red reachin cooler in front area.

05-09-4

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Front of back door

36-36-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back prep sink area

36-27-5

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee went from front counter, putting hair net on to cookline put on gloves without washing hands. And observed employee come from outside and put on gloves to serving food.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottle.

41-17-4

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24 operator paid for license durning inspection **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reachin freezer door.

14-36-5

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute in dining room

22-02-4

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Employee touch's hair and then bags customer order. **Warning**

12A-10-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on dining room soda machine with debris Tea nozzles with food debris. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid in office area. **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Exhaust hood has grease dripping on front edge of hood. **Warning**

36-63-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic ware knives in dining room dining area. **Warning**

25-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Teriyaki Madness last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Teriyaki Madness on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Teriyaki Madness?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Teriyaki Madness.

How does Teriyaki Madness compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Teriyaki Madness most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Teriyaki Madness' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Teriyaki Madness have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Teriyaki Madness 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 Teriyaki Madness inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Teriyaki Madness is inspected around two times per year on average.

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