TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
260 CYPRESS EDGE DR #113, Palm Coast FL 32164 · 3864479888
Last inspected Sep 23, 2025 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight and above fill line; tofu 51F; ( - Cold Holding)
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on tempura and rice. Person in charge time stamped.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed strainer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Sides of ice plate inside ice machine has black mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black mold like substance in kitchen vents.
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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink with no lid. Also personal drink in cooler. Person in charge removed all items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and phone on prep tables. Aprons on oil in back area. Person in charge moved items.
Food stored on floor. Case of Tuna on floor in walk in freezer. Person in charge picked up and placed on a shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup inside of door.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of 3 compartment sink.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon in vacuumed sealed bags in reach in cooler. Box states to keep frozen.
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. Salmon in reach in cooler in vacuumed sealed bags.
Food stored on floor. At server station; box of soda on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup inside. Reach in freezer has ice buildup inside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has food debris.
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Call 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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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. Establishment does not have any proof of training.
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In sushi cooler; 4 pieces of sushi grade tuna In glass cooler in back; Atlantic tuna. Both kinds of tuna thawed in cryo-vacuumed bags.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight and above fill line; tofu 51F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight and above fill line; tofu 51F; ( - Cold Holding) stop sale issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed.
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. Establishment does not have any proof of training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from back hand washing sink. Sign missing at server sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle next to 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has black mold like substance inside. Along sides of ice plate.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves where dry cutting boards are located. Person in charge discarded the cardboard.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile around drain under dishwasher is broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup inside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in salt, sugar, and flour. Person in charge removed all scoops.
Open dumpster lid. Establishments dumpster lid is open.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service Togo salad boxes not inverted. Behind salad station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in sushi cooler on bottom shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dishwashing room has black mold like substance on it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/pepper not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cookline; Cheese 48F, chicken 48F, steak 48F, shrimp, scallops 50F; ( - Cold Holding) eggs 51F, pasta 53F; ( - Cold Holding). Items placed in cooler 30 minutes ago. Cooler temp was 50F. placed in to walk 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on shell eggs, tempura and sushi rice. Person in charge time stamped.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice. Person in charge removed bowl.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Person in charge secured.
Food stored on floor. Case of Lobster on floor in walk in freezer. Person in charge moved lobster
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water. Person in charge removed spoon and dumped the rice.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in front of 3 compartment sink.
Jan 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Establishment has paper towels lining containers of lemons and eggs.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in freezer; raw salmon over fries. Person in charge placed salmon under fries.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Lemon, eggs in containers with paper towels. Milk at bar.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese 48F, ( - Cold Holding). Cheese was above fill line and had been in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 48F, ( - Cold Holding). Cheese was above fill line and had been in cooler overnight.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at bar was not dated but milk actually expired 10.16. Milk discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On sushi menu;Hawaiian, beauty and beast, king of the sea, wicked salmon, rainbow, the PC, spicy twin, and heavenly rolls are note noted for being raw. ON basic rolls; tuna, salmon, and yellowtail, Alaskan shrimp, Karai,spicy tuna, and Japanese roll need to be noted as being raw. On sushi boats; Tokyo cruise, Tokyo love, and deluxe king boats need to indicate that they are served raw.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment is missing most training for staff.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar. Person in charge removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks not secured. Person in charge secured.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between cart. Person in charge removed knife.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in panko. Person in charge removed.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Establishment has clean dishes resting on cloth. Person in charge removed cloth.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Case of to go containers on floor. Person in charge moved containers.
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.