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TOKYO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

5840 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Bch FL 32931 · (407)784-8037

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats63
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1504729
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed paperwork
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Placed cut zucchini back into original shipping container. Operator washed and moved to clean container
High priority/08B-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Dispenser nozzles for hot water machines have an accumulation of substances
Basic/22-13-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents and surrounding ceiling tiles are soiled
Basic/36-34-5
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
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Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Eggs and butter on service carts put back in walk in cooler at end of service. Cooked rice on countertop in cook area not discarded at the end of service times
High priority/03F-04-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Prep worker washed hands at triple sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machine is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic wrap on well in cook area. Serving trays on well in dish area. Operator moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided documentation
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with signage.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for rice
Basic/14-01-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All kitchen staff
Basic/13-03-4
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. In walk in cooler cooked rice (50F - Cooling). Operator stated that it was placed in walk in cooler on day prior. SEE STOP SALE
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler cooked rice (50F - Cooling). Operator stated that it was placed in walk in cooler on day prior.
High priority/01B-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 and shampoo stored above bowls. Operator moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink behind server station
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At server station. Operator turned on the valve
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate. Interior upper rear wall of ice bin for soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles surrounding ac vents have an accumulation of dust
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Soda bibs and boxes of pasta on the floor in rear shed
Basic/08B-38-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink on top shelf in reach in cooler. Operator moved
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with signage to post.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles surrounding air vents throughout building have an accumulation of dust
Basic/36-34-5
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

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 has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Black mold like substance on deflector of ice bin/ machine at the time of the callback Time Extended
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Oct 30, 2023 · Still soiled shelving in walk in cooler Time Extended
Aug 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Multiple employees entered the building and began working without washing hands
High priority/12A-16-4/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler. raw beef stored over vegetables. In walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In kitchen on countertop raw shelled eggs (83°F Ambient - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the eggs had been set out 2 hours prior
High priority/03A-03-5
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed paperwork
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen and next to dish area have multiple utensils and wares in wells
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation dripping from hood system onto eastern most flat top cooking unit in southern dining room
Basic/36-68-5
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/22-16-4

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.