INKAWASI
10667 BOARDWALK LOOP, Lakewood Ranch FL 34202
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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.
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022034278 | May 26, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 | $360 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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/
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 6 white containers holding food not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical in a blue spray sprayer stored near food in the dry goods area.
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.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the walk in freezer floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole at the bottom of the wall to the right of the back door.
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.
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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed many containers stacked with old labels both metal and Cambro.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser stored next to food on bottom shelf next to back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed fish stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambro pans and metal pans stored in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing at room temperature on the prep table near cooler.
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.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a ramekin used for scooping rice without a handle on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping down the hood walls over the wok station.
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.
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.