Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
55
Score
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse was last inspected on Sep 23, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Palm Coast restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 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. Missing on tempura and rice. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Sides of ice plate inside ice machine has black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black mold like substance in kitchen vents.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink with no lid. Also personal drink in cooler. Person in charge removed all items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and phone on prep tables. Aprons on oil in back area. Person in charge moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Tuna on floor in walk in freezer. Person in charge picked up and placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup inside of door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of 3 compartment sink.
36-02-5
55
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon in vacuumed sealed bags in reach in cooler. Box states to keep frozen. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in reach in cooler in vacuumed sealed bags.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. At server station; box of soda on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup inside. Reach in freezer has ice buildup inside. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has food debris.
22-08-4
70
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Establishment does not have any proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: 1 week extension given. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In sushi cooler; 4 pieces of sushi grade tuna In glass cooler in back; Atlantic tuna. Both kinds of tuna thawed in cryo-vacuumed bags.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight and above fill line; tofu 51F; ( - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight and above fill line; tofu 51F; ( - Cold Holding) stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle next to 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Establishment does not have any proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from back hand washing sink. Sign missing at server sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has black mold like substance inside. Along sides of ice plate.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves where dry cutting boards are located. Person in charge discarded the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile around drain under dishwasher is broken.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup inside.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in salt, sugar, and flour. Person in charge removed all scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Establishments dumpster lid is open.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service Togo salad boxes not inverted. Behind salad station.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in sushi cooler on bottom shelf.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dishwashing room has black mold like substance on it.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/pepper not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
26
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cookline; Cheese 48F, chicken 48F, steak 48F, shrimp, scallops 50F; ( - Cold Holding) eggs 51F, pasta 53F; ( - Cold Holding). Items placed in cooler 30 minutes ago. Cooler temp was 50F. placed in to walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Missing on shell eggs, tempura and sushi rice. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Person in charge secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Lobster on floor in walk in freezer. Person in charge moved lobster **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water. Person in charge removed spoon and dumped the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in front of 3 compartment sink.
36-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice. Person in charge removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
58
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Establishment has paper towels lining containers of lemons and eggs.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in freezer; raw salmon over fries. Person in charge placed salmon under fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Lemon, eggs in containers with paper towels. Milk at bar.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese 48F, ( - Cold Holding). Cheese was above fill line and had been in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 48F, ( - Cold Holding). Cheese was above fill line and had been in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at bar was not dated but milk actually expired 10.16. Milk discarded.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On sushi menu;Hawaiian, beauty and beast, king of the sea, wicked salmon, rainbow, the PC, spicy twin, and heavenly rolls are note noted for being raw. ON basic rolls; tuna, salmon, and yellowtail, Alaskan shrimp, Karai,spicy tuna, and Japanese roll need to be noted as being raw. On sushi boats; Tokyo cruise, Tokyo love, and deluxe king boats need to indicate that they are served raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Establishment is missing most training for staff. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in panko. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks not secured. Person in charge secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between cart. Person in charge removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Establishment has clean dishes resting on cloth. Person in charge removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
24-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Case of to go containers on floor. Person in charge moved containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
23
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Shell egg broken in container. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Establishment only has 6 certificates.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil and shrimp on floor. Person in charge moved oil and shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in chicken base. Person in charge removed handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish cake thawing in standing water. Person in charge placed fish cake under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth rag under raw shell eggs in container. Person in charge removed rag. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
55
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse.
How does Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tokyo 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 Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse is inspected around four times per year on average.
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