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INKAWASI

10667 BOARDWALK LOOP, Lakewood Ranch FL 34202

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 6 visits since October 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5105847
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2022034278May 26, 2022Dec 8, 2022$360

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed 1 handwashing sink in the kitchen not functioning. Operator stated it is being repaired. Employees will use other hand washing sink temporarily.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 6 white containers holding food not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 white containers in the dry goods area without labels and removed from original packaging.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical in a blue spray sprayer stored near food in the dry goods area.
High priority/41-10-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 white containers in the dry goods area without labels and removed from original packaging.
Basic/02D-01-5
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 3 tanks stored inside kitchen at dry storage.
/48-04-4
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the walk in freezer floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole at the bottom of the wall to the right of the back door.
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door frame making it difficult to operate.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed many containers stacked with old labels both metal and Cambro.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser stored next to food on bottom shelf next to back door.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed fish stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambro pans and metal pans stored in kitchen.
Basic/16-46-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing at room temperature on the prep table near cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 8 white containers in the back prep kitchen holding product removed from its original packaging and not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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 illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed many items not date marked in walk in cooler. Coached the manager in proper labeling and what to label. Shared a handout with guidance.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a ramekin used for scooping rice without a handle on prep table.
Basic/14-01-5
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping down the hood walls over the wok station.
Basic/36-68-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 5 white containers in the kitchen without labels and product removed from original containers.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.