KYOTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR LLC
6883 HWY 98, Pensacola FL 32506 · 850.637.1678
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in walk-in cooler cook cooling covered over night at 45f at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2017053588 | Nov 7, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | $400 |
| 6--2015026983 | Jun 11, 2015 | Jun 29, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upon inspection observed deep cut marks on cutting board on main cook line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Upon inspection observed knives stored between cold hold coolers on main cook line. Chef proceeded to store knives in the proper place during inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler floor not sealed.
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 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
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon inspection observed 3 cooking skillets inside hand washing sink by main cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler floor not sealed.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upon inspection observed multiple cutting boards with deep cut marks no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Upon inspection observed employee drinking in main preparation area in kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed floor inside walk-in cooler not sealed.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over beef. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf during inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler floors not sealed.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice in walk-in cooler left to cool over night at 45f. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in walk-in cooler cook cooling covered over night at 45f at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp in reach in cook line reach in cooler at 45f for 1 hour. Operator removed blockage in cooler to allow shrimp to cool down. Cream cheese at sushi bar left out on prep table for 1 hour at 63f. Operator moved cream cheese to reach in cooler.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee handling raw beef with bare hands with access to gloves. No cross contamination observed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sinks at sushi bar blocked by rice containers and shelf. Operator moved items and made handwash sinks accessible.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning pads left in handwash sinks at sushi bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Bamboo rice bowl for rice soiled with mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed unsealed concrete floor in walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.