Yummy Tokyo
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Yummy Tokyo, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Yummy Tokyo's latest score of 90 sits above the Palmetto average of 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill stored on top of box of tempura batter in dry storage. Operator removed drill from box. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
42-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board of reach in cooler not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
90
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple bags of raw products stored in nonfood grade to go bags stored in reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed egg rolls and spring rolls stored in card board box without liner on cook line. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.Operator removed salmon. Observed raw chicken stored over ginger in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fresh cut garlic stored in oil stored at room temperature on the cook line 76F. Operator stated that garlic in oil was stored at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded garlic. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh cut garlic stored in oil stored at room temperature on the cook line 76F. Operator stated that garlic in oil was stored at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded garlic. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. See stop sale. Sushi rice on time as a public health control in the sushi line area with no time no time mark. Chef stated the was on time as a public health control for approximately 2 hours. Chef placed a time mark on the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored on shelf above prep table next to single serve items. Operator removed medication. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed item off of floor, employee proceeded to grab clean utensils without handwashing. Employee removed utensils to be sanitized and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed raw fish stored in sushi counter lined with nonfood grade paper towels. Employee removed the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on floor unlabeled. **Warning**
41-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on knife holder above prep table. Employee removed phone and sanitized knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed zucchini. Employee washed cur and uncut zucchini. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill stored on top of box of tempura batter in dry storage. Operator removed drill from box. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board of reach in cooler not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
17
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
52
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken in the walk in cooler in direct contact with a non-food grade bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed fruits in the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces and dressing in the walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (76F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple foods. Operator disposed of the bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves throughout the establishment.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employe phones and other personal items scattered throughout the kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees cooking food without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spatulas sitting in 75 degree standing water.
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
41
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid bug spray in kitchen area. Operator threw out. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cup in rice cooker. Owner removed. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath rear exterior kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer basket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at rear kitchen sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed screw driver on shelf above food serving line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
67
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Observed some employees without written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in sugar bag. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under left bottom side of exterior kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed broccoli, sweet and sour sauce and fish not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at rear exterior door in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yummy Tokyo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yummy Tokyo on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yummy Tokyo?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yummy Tokyo.
How does Yummy Tokyo compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Yummy Tokyo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has Yummy Tokyo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yummy Tokyo have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yummy Tokyo 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 Yummy Tokyo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yummy Tokyo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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