Teriyaki West

16045 New Independence Pkwy Ste 100, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Teriyaki West, the earliest from 2024. On Aug 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Winter Garden restaurant scores 65. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.Non food grade bottle used for oil in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**

14-15-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Above mop sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**

36-36-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Register area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**

29-49-6

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 18 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Spinach pie,49 f cooling from last night. **Warning**

03D-02-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.Non food grade bottle used for oil in the kitchen. **Warning**

14-15-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Spinach pie,49 f cooling from last night. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken,46 f,lettuce,44 f,lamb,45 f,held less than four hours stated operator.Advised operator to call technician.Technician has been called. Kitchen cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); chick pea (49F - Cold Holding) feta mx (47F - Cold Holding) held less than four hours. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Vaccum breaker is not at correct location at the hose Bibb. **Warning**

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by fan. **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Not enough air flow in the speeding rack. Raw steak ambient cooing stacked with lid in reach in cooler . **Warning**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Tomato slicer is soiled. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Register area. **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Unwashed cucumbers stored over dressings in walk in cooler. **Warning**

08B-17-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Above mop sink area. **Warning**

36-36-4

Basic - Clean dishes stored in a dirty container. **Warning**

24-06-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet. **Warning**

13-07-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen Interior oven. Residue build up surrounding the ice nozzle. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Warning**

16-48-4

Nov 20, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Teriyaki West last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Teriyaki West on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Teriyaki West compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?

Teriyaki West most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Garden average of 65.

Has Teriyaki West's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Teriyaki West have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Teriyaki West means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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