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KATSURA GRILL

1510 N AVE OF THE STARS, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 · (407)352-1986

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats283
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5803310
Grade history
MAY 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board is stained.Operator discarded.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Onions not washed prior to preparation.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Residue build surrounding beer nozzle.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Small ladder and dust pan in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Next to the ice machine area.
Basic/36-03-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door.
Basic/35B-05-4
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards are stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Unwashed cucumbers stored over prepped broccoli in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./trays on cleaned dish rack.
Basic/24-08-4
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Steamer filters expired 7/23.
Intermediate/29-28-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled in the walk in cooler. Ceiling is soiled in the walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4

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.