DAIKON
5500 SUNSEEKER WAY, Port Charlotte FL 33980
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the dish area blocked by a clean plate rack. The operator moved the dish rack allowing access to the hand sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee protein shake stored with food meant for public consumption in the glass door cooler behind the front counter. The operator removed the employee beverage.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed 6 pair of tongs stored handles down. Observed tongs taken to dish to rewash and store properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice in bin with no identifiable label on it. Observed operator labeling containers.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by make station with egg shells inside sink. Observed operator removing and coaching.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs hanging from storage rack, touching hose of fire extinguisher. Observed operator remove and put in dish.
Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer, tempura shrimp without lid to cover. Observed operator covering shrimp.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following out of temperature in reach in cooler across from cook station on front line. Temperatures ranged from 44F-53F. Operator voluntarily threw everything away, called maintenance, and maintenance came out and repaired issue with cooler. Scrambled Eggs #1 lbs, White Rice #4 lbs, Egg Noodles cooked #7 lbs, Cooked Chicken breast in strips #1 lb, Raw Beef Strips #7.5 lbs, Cooked Shrimp #4 lbs, Ground Pork #6 lbs, Cooked Pad Thai Noodles #8 lbs, Rice Noodles #6 lbs, Raw Chicken Breast Strips #6 lbs. Scrambled Eggs (51F - Cold Holding); White Rice (49F - Cold Holding) Egg Noodles (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken breast in strips (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef Strips (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); Ground Pork (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pad Thai Noodles (47F - Cold Holding); Rice Noodles (45F - Cold Holding) Raw Chicken Breast Strips (53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following out of temperature in reach in cooler across from cook station on front line. Temperatures ranged from 44F-53F. Operator voluntarily threw everything away, called maintenance, and maintenance came out and repaired issue with cooler. Scrambled Eggs #1 lbs, White Rice #4 lbs, Egg Noodles cooked #7 lbs, Cooked Chicken breast in strips #1 lb, Raw Beef Strips #7.5 lbs, Cooked Shrimp #4 lbs, Ground Pork #6 lbs, Cooked Pad Thai Noodles #8 lbs, Rice Noodles #6 lbs, Washed, Raw Chicken Breast Strips #6 lbs. Scrambled Eggs (51F - Cold Holding); White Rice (49F - Cold Holding) Egg Noodles (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken breast in strips (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef Strips (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); Ground Pork (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pad Thai Noodles (47F - Cold Holding); Rice Noodles (45F - Cold Holding) Raw Chicken Breast Strips (53F - Cold Holding)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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