TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
312 E NINE MILE RD STE 6, Pensacola FL 32514 · 8505019686
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 14 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in the following locations: 1 in the crease of the gaskets for the reach-in cooler across from handwashing sink at the sushi bar, 1 stuck to sticky trap under shelves at the sushi bar, and 1 on floor at sushi bar entrance.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2026035169 | May 5, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $200 |
| 6--2026015033 | Feb 26, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | — |
| 6--2020009768 | Feb 13, 2020 | Jun 17, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in the following locations: 2 in server station under wall by hand washing sink, 2 in to-go area behind serving robot charging area and 1 by kitchen entrance, and 1 between hot water heater and wall.
May 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in the following locations: 2 in server station under wall by hand washing sink, 2 in to-go area behind serving robot charging area and 1 by kitchen entrance, and 1 between hot water heater and wall.
May 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in the following locations: 2 in server station under wall by hand washing sink, 2 in to-go area behind serving robot charging area and 1 by kitchen entrance, and 1 between hot water heater and wall.
May 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in the following locations: 2 in server station under wall by hand washing sink, 2 in to-go area behind serving robot charging area and 1 by kitchen entrance, and 1 between hot water heater and wall.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap along back door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls damaged behind hot water heater.
Feb 27, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 95 dead roaches in the following locations: 27 on sticky trap under shelves by sushi bar entrance, 1 by back door, 1 by ice bin, approximately 18 on sticky trap behind washing machine, approximately 14 on sticky trap behind dryer, approximately 25 under shelf with tempura mix across from washing machine, 1 under portable air conditioner in employee bathroom, and approximately 8 on sticky trap under shelves by handwashing sink at sushi bar.
Feb 26, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw chicken sitting over several boxes of different fish. Chicken was removed during inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in the following locations: 1 in the crease of the gaskets for the reach-in cooler across from handwashing sink at the sushi bar, 1 stuck to sticky trap under shelves at the sushi bar, and 1 on floor at sushi bar entrance.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cardboard box of noodles sitting directly in frozen chicken in walk-in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler across from handwashing sink overnight: tuna 45f, seared tuna 48f, krab sticks 47f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from handwashing sink overnight: tuna 45f, seared tuna 48f, krab sticks 47f. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection, handwashing sink at sushi bar inaccessible due to rice net sitting in sink. Operator removed net during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager retrieved paper towels during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to employee bathroom does not close at all.
Cardboard making contact with food. Cardboard box of noodles sitting directly in frozen chicken in walk-in freezer. See stop sale.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Non-food grade wipes used as food contact surface to wipe insides of working rice containers at sushi bar.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Gaskets for reach-in cooler across from handwashing sink at sushi bar are in disrepair. Multiple cold holding violations present.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 95 dead roaches in the following locations: 27 on sticky trap under shelves by sushi bar entrance, 1 by back door, 1 by ice bin, approximately 18 on sticky trap behind washing machine, approximately 14 on sticky trap behind dryer, approximately 25 under shelf with tempura mix across from washing machine, 1 under portable air conditioner in employee bathroom, and approximately 8 on sticky trap under shelves by handwashing sink at sushi bar.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap along threshold at back door leading to strip mall hallway access which leads outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under hibachi tables are soiled with oil and food debris build-up. Floor under shelves in sushi bar soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil, bags of cabbages, and bags of onions on floor in kitchen.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Grilled chicken Cook Cooling in reach-in cooler on make line at 83f after 1.5 hours. 80f after 30 minutes. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grilled chicken Cook Cooling in reach-in cooler on make line at 83f after 1.5 hours. 80f after 30 minutes. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Gaskets for reach-in cooler at sushi bar and reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance are in disrepair.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler with ambient air temperature 51f. Per operator, eggs were received today 2 hours before inspection. Upon observation, temperature was set to 60f in walk-in cooler after recent repairs and was not changed back. Operator set walk-in cooler to 36f and opened walk-in freezer door to help quickly cool off cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Krab sticks in walk-in cooler at 50f held overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Krab sticks in walk-in cooler at 50f held overnight. See stop sale.
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. Rice at sushi bar held on time a a public health control does not have time mark. Per operator, sushi rice was made 2 hours before inspection.
Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2024Call 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
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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. All food handler certificates expired.
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 10ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink reading 200 ppm.
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. All food handler certificates expired.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees not wearing hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler, boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles for rice and flour stored in items. Operator removed scoops.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna in vacuum package stating to remove from package before thawing not removed from package in walk-in cooler. Observed mold like substance touching water on deflector shield in ice bin, water dripping onto ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in sushi bar has dirty dishes stored in it. Operator removed items during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by dishwashing area. Operator retrieved paper towels during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at dishwashing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on deflector shield of ice bin. Observed water touching mold like substance and dripping onto ice.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense tempura at sushi bar and sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator removed both items and replaced the with handled scoops.
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Used wooden rice container stored over clean dishes after only rinsing.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in vacuum package stating to remove from package before thawing not removed from package in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed employee using soft wooden container to store rice to cool.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce in walk-in cooler and boxes of food in walk-in freezer.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles stained and soiled throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed food stored on floor inside walk-in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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