KAIZEN JAPANESE KITCHEN
5231 UNIVERSITY PKWY UNIT 105, Bradenton FL 34201 · 9417026066
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front of kitchen used for washing glasses and a dump sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front of kitchen used for washing glasses and a dump sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed the inside of the dish machine soiled on the bottom and sides.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen with dust and grease.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 Observed expired CFM on 2/27/2025.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front of kitchen used for washing glasses and a dump sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed the inside of the dish machine soiled on the bottom and sides.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen with dust and grease.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling equipment, the walk in door and handling ready to eat food without gloves change or hand wash.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front of kitchen used for washing glasses and a dump sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed the inside of the dish machine soiled on the bottom and sides.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen with dust and grease.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the back kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the table top mixer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front of kitchen used for washing glasses and a dump sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed the inside of the dish machine soiled on the bottom and sides.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed a build up of food debris and soil on the exterior of the dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without a handle inside container to scoop rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen with dust and grease.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the reach in cooler under the food preparation table soiled, gaskets soiled and heavy ice build up on the back wall.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled tin foil used as a cover on food storage shelves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dirty dishes and then prepare food without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the table top mixer and the slicer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front of kitchen used for washing glasses and a dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink next to walk in cooler without paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours in the walk in cooler and the walk in freezer not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the inside of the dish machine and on the ice drop tray.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed the inside of the dish machine soiled on the bottom and sides.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed a build up of food debris and soil on the exterior of the dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without a handle inside container to scoop rice.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining a food contact shelf in back of the kitchen not changed daily.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen with dust and grease.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored above food prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease build up on the floor and behind the fryers on the cooks line. Observed heavily soiled floors with food debris in the walk in cooler and under all equipment and shelves throughout the kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a soiled can holding up a drain pipe under a working sink in the back kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple food containers removed from original containers and not labeled in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook handling soiled equipment and utensils and then preparing food without washing hands or wearing gloves.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw cut chicken out of original package stored over raw sliced beef out of original package.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on slicer. Observed the table top mixer with food debris build up on motor head. Observed the wall behind the triple sink with a black mold like substance about 10 inches high.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in center of kitchen blocked with container inside sink.
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 food prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours and not date marked in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles not labeled at the front counter and next to cooks table.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine and on the ice drop tray.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine with a soiled build up.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining the shelf at the back of the kitchen with food stored on it. Not replaced daily.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and grease.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 hood filter missing over cooks range.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a soiled can holding up the drain pipe under a prep sink in the center of kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled, rusty and pitted.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the walk in cooler floor heavily soiled. Observed floors throughout the kitchen heavily soiled with a black substance and grease.
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.