ARIGATO
1560 SR 436, Winter Park FL 32792
Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
JUN 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,650
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019027172 | Apr 22, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 | $700 |
| 4--2018058503 | Sep 24, 2018 | Mar 25, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2015006993 | Dec 23, 2014 | May 5, 2015 | $150 |
| 4--2015010747 | Mar 4, 2015 | Apr 1, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nov 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots inside hand wash sink at cook line
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at sushi station
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers in walk in cooler not date marked
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers at cook line
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves at cook line next to fryers
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under kitchen equipment and fryers at cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cook line and small oven at sushi station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line and reach in freezer
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over RTE in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled at dish area
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sushi station
No soap provided at handwash sink. At Cook line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli containers inside soy sauce
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven, reach in cooler at cook line and microwave
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce and oil containers at cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of small ovens at sushi station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on cookline
No soap provided at handwash sink. At any hand sink in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water is dripping from ceiling of walk in cooler into buckets
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is currently active
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -In all sides and corners throughout kitchen -Floor behind cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles throughout kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior lids and door handle to main prep cooler -shelves at end of cook line -Sides of stove and fryer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Top interior of main prep cooler slightly soiled with food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of walk in cooler
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Yellow linen towels used to cover shredded carrots, rice and radishes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter handwashing station by sushi bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all kitchen equipment, and behind stove on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Shredded carrots,radishes and rice covered with yellow linen napkins in walk in cooler. Items are in direct contact with food.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at cooks line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind stove on cooks line
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler
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 direct contact with rice and sugar
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cooks line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed kiwi stored cover drinks in glass reach in fridge at wash area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.