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KYOTO JAPANESE CUISINE

3111 MAHAN DR STE 15, Tallahassee FL 32308

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since September 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
Licence4703279
Grade history
MAR 25
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time mark. Sushi rice Time marked during inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine has build up of mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on kitchen line. Manager discarded drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in ramen station has build up of mold like substance on interior.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Chicken, shrimp, beef in containers stored on floor in freezer. Vegetables for soup in prep room on floor in pot.
Basic/08B-38-4
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2025 · Plans not submitted. Time Extended
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Soup bowls with condiments stored under hand towel dispenser. Properly stored during inspection.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sauces in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time mark. Sushi rice Time marked during inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sushi cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sushi bar hand sink used for storage.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door has a 4 inch gap at bottom.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment on cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Hood ventilation system has grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Basic/36-68-5
Stove top has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Sudafed on prep table.
High priority/41-07-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Bowls in dish area under towel dispenser. Properly stored during inspection.
Basic/24-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door has 4 inch gap at bottom.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Meat wrapped in Saran and cases of food on floor In walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Rice scoop in soiled container.
Basic/10-02-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.
Basic/29-20-5
Water draining onto floor surface. From dishwasher.
Basic/29-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4

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.