Tokyo Japanese Steak House
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Tokyo Japanese Steak House nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Tokyo Japanese Steak House's latest score of 70 falls below the Cocoa Beach average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Placed cut zucchini back into original shipping container. Operator washed and moved to clean container **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
Basic - Dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Dispenser nozzles for hot water machines have an accumulation of substances
22-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents and surrounding ceiling tiles are soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
23-03-4
70
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Eggs and butter on service carts put back in walk in cooler at end of service. Cooked rice on countertop in cook area not discarded at the end of service times
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Prep worker washed hands at triple sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machine is soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic wrap on well in cook area. Serving trays on well in dish area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided documentation
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with signage. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for rice
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All kitchen staff
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
37
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 and shampoo stored above bowls. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler cooked rice (50F - Cooling). Operator stated that it was placed in walk in cooler on day prior.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler cooked rice (50F - Cooling). Operator stated that it was placed in walk in cooler on day prior. SEE STOP SALE
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink behind server station
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At server station. Operator turned on the valve **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
47
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bibs and boxes of pasta on the floor in rear shed
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles surrounding ac vents have an accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate. Interior upper rear wall of ice bin for soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink on top shelf in reach in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with signage to post. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles surrounding air vents throughout building have an accumulation of dust
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
82
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Still soiled shelving in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Black mold like substance on deflector of ice bin/ machine at the time of the callback **Time Extended**
22-20-5
90
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Multiple employees entered the building and began working without washing hands **Repeat Violation**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In kitchen on countertop raw shelled eggs (83°F Ambient - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the eggs had been set out 2 hours prior
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler. raw beef stored over vegetables. In walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Emailed paperwork
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen and next to dish area have multiple utensils and wares in wells
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation dripping from hood system onto eastern most flat top cooking unit in southern dining room
36-68-5
37
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
70
Aug 1, 2022
Complaint Full
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. Raw shell eggs over cut onions. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish area hand wash sink sink blocked by trays. Kitchen hand wash sink blocked by pan and cling wrap carton. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over washed mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tokyo Japanese Steak House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tokyo Japanese Steak House on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tokyo Japanese Steak House?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tokyo Japanese Steak House.
How does Tokyo Japanese Steak House compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Tokyo Japanese Steak House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Tokyo Japanese Steak House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tokyo Japanese Steak House have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tokyo Japanese Steak House 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 Tokyo Japanese Steak House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tokyo Japanese Steak House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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