TOKYO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
19451 COCHRAN BLVD UNIT 700-900, Charlotte FL 33948 · (407) 808-8849
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect inside a container of flour in the kitchen. No evidence of any other insect activity. The operator discarded the flour.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024027788 | Apr 5, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed salmon stored over cook mussels in a reach in cooler behind the sushi bar. The operator properly stored the raw salmon. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over containers of sauce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork dumpling (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the dumplings have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator stored the potentially hazardous food in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
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 marking. Observed sushi rice and tofu held under time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed accurate time marks on the above foods.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking access to the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. The trash can was cleared from the handwashing sink.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sushi condiment trays inside of the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator removed the trays from the hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chemical test kit expired 1/2025.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap on the cook line. The operator repaired the soap dispenser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for panko breadcrumbs behind the sushi bar. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for tempura batter on the cook line. The operator removed the plastic containers from the foods.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverages not stored away from food for the public in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket, cell phone, and hat stored on a wire rack with packaged foods. The employee properly stored the personal belongings.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In the counter top cold holding units at the sushi bar.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over washed and cut vegetables in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the vegetables.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in the server station. The operator stored the sanitizer in a double bucket.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sinks in sushi station blocked with roll of plastic wrap, and a bucket inside sink. Observed operator removing items and coaching employees.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat produce cut/prepped without date marks, in walk in cooler. Observed operator date marking items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Over served bowl w/o handle being used for a scoop for raw chicken. Observed operator remove and replace with tongs.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back sides of handles on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Observed employees cleaning back sides of handles.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in sushi area and cook line, torn gaskets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers with food debris on them. Observed employees cleaning gaskets.
Stored food not covered. Observed ready to eat foods / prepped, stored in bins without lids or covers (in walk in). Observed operator covering food.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at sushi bar, scratching neck, then went to put on gloves on with out washing hands. Observed operator coaching employee and showing proper hand washing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a pint size container in rice being used as a scoop. Observed operator remove container and throw a way.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen and Sushi station, cutting boards with grooves on them.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plantains stored on floor in freezer. Observed operator Store on shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers on line, gaskets soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer, chicken on speed rack not covered properly.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked handwashing sink next to prep table in kitchen blocked with an employee sitting on five gallon bucket, eating. Observed operator telling employee to move to a different location out of the kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen, food debris build upon backside of sides of handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on make table, and sushi station, cutting boards with multiple grooves in grooves on them.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee sitting on a five gallon bucket blocking handwashing sink, in kitchen next to make station eating food. Observed operator telling him to move to another location out of the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items in walk in cooler not segregated.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in cooler, food debris on floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple items multiple times items, under storage shelves, in walk-in freezer stored on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice at server station in sushi bar area. Observed employee remove scoop and ice that was touching ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed next to hand washing sink next to stand up reach in freezer, microwave with food build up inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen reach in coolers, gaskets with food debris on them.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler and in freezer not covered for protection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large white container with white product inside without label. Observed operator putting identifying lable on container.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed three main doors locked during operational hours. Observed operator telling employee unblocking doors.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed three main doors blocked during operational hours. Observed operator unlocking doors.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 #5 can Oyster Sauce- Panda Brand Dented. Observed operator remove and throw away.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed at fry holding station, fried foods being held on non food grade paper towels. Educated operator on why the paper towels could not be used.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food debris stains in kitchen
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen near dish washer blocked with garbage can. Observed operator moving garbage can
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice cookers one quart containers being used as scoops with no handles. Observed operator removing containers and putting out proper handled scoops
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in ladies room bathroom stalls.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen grooves and no longer cleanable
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cups in server area. Observed server take apart cups for proper air drying.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer boxes of food items stored on floor.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash receptacle by hand washing station next to fryer hot holding station. Observed operator putting a lined trash receptacle next to sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping clothes in kitchen not being stored in sanitizer buckets
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a few containers in kitchen without proper labels on the containers to identify what's in side. Observed operator labeling said items.
Apr 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect inside a container of flour in the kitchen. No evidence of any other insect activity. The operator discarded the flour.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed avocados in the walk in cooler. The operator pro stored the raw beef.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked octopus in the reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the raw salmon.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of WD-40 stored on a shelf near packaged food and equipment in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemicals.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed white tuna advertised on the menu. Escolar is used in place of white tuna.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Oba box of plastic wrap blocking access to the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the plastic wrap.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooked octopus thawing in the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator removed the octopus.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on the all you can eat menu and not conspicuously posted in the dining area. The operator was printed and posted a consumer advisory.
Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. The operator cleaned the top of the warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple food products in the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic containers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored above a reach in ice cream freezer at the wait station. The operator discarded the beverage.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of flood stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the boxes of food.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the soda dispenser in the wait station. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 95F standing water on the cook line. The operator properly stored the utensils.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the fryers. The operator provided a trash can near the hand sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked octopus thawing at room temperature in the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator moved the octopus to a reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. The operator discarded the solution.
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed in multiple areas of the kitchen food products stored on floor. Ie: Sauce Buckets, in WIC, multiple items and multiple items in WIF
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw squid over French fries in freezer. Observed General manager moving and storing properly
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink by fryer in kitchen blocked. Observed General manager unblocking said sink.
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. Observed no proof of training for employees. General Manager can not get into office due to owner having key to office. Can not access to look.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to fryer in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several items in walk-in cooler without date markings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a pint size to go container being used as a scoop in pan koi next to fryer in kitchen. Observed General manager removing plastic containers
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic storage bins stored not inverted on expo line on shelf.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives being stored in between coolers. Observed General Manager removing said knives and running through dish.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cigarettes, Q tips, drinking glass no lid stored over reach in make table. Observed General Manager removed said items and threw away
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed servers on cook line during food prep with out hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in dish area
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed at hand washing station next to fryer-flour, pinko,-batter, exposed to hand washing procedures. Observed General Manager moving said items to a different location
Food stored on floor. Observed in multiple areas of the kitchen food products stored on floor. Ie: Sauce Buckets, in WIC, multiple items and multiple items in WIF
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs hanging on pipe under grill in possible contamination area. Observed General Manager removing said tongs
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers on sushi line not inverted. Observed General Manager inverting for proper storage.
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.