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OSAKA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

1902 US 92 E, Auburndale FL 33823

Last inspected May 7, 2025 · 5 visits since November 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
Licence6307969
Grade history
NOV 23
MAR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed around soda nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior sides.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Basic/16-21-4
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Test 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayonnaise in kitchen by walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 13, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in sink, operator removed utensils.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed in basin.
Basic/16-03-4
Nov 8, 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 ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Basic/16-21-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue board in food preparation area.
Basic/14-09-4

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.