TOKYO RESTAURANT
7911 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 813.888.8802
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
JAN 26
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside the reach in cooler gasket cooks line employee killed roach
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016047387 | Aug 26, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three dented cans of hoisin sauce and pineapple juice.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. One water bottle stored inside an ice bin at server station. Employee removed water bottle and 4 cups of ice.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler. Manager relocated raw chicken to an approved location at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One water bottle stored inside an ice bin at server station. Employee removed water bottle and 4 cups of ice.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucets. Located outside of establishment near walk in freezer.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Ye Li, Siu Choy, and Mu Cheng.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine is soiled with dirt.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at server station used for store in a bucket with soapy water. Employee remove bucket with soapy water at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner and liquid soap are not labeled at sushi station and server station area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal beverages and one open container stored on shelf located over front line reach in cooler. Manager relocated all drinks to an approved location at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located inside drinks reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Bottle of soy sauce and three boxes of seaweed paper are stored on floor at sushi station. One container of oil stored on front line cook. Multiple containers of food stored on the floor and walk in freezer. Employee relocated some food off the floor at time of inspection.
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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1 Dented hoisin moon chun present. See stop sale. Dry storage back room.
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. Tested at 0 ppm. Chlorine bottle was empty. Re added sanitizer and retested at 50 ppm
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in the sink by dish washer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Cook on cook line making chicken while chewing
Food stored on floor. Raw beef in bucket stored on floor underneath prep table. Employees placed food under a carton and moved some beef to the walk In cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pre packaged lobster sitting on counter manager added running water
Feb 3, 2026□ 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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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled throughout kitchen. Floors soiled throughout kitchen
Jan 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside the reach in cooler gasket cooks line employee killed roach
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roach underneath the reach in cooler on cooks line soiled 1 dead roach underneath the dish washing machine.
Food stored on floor. Raw meat on pans on floor on cooks line. Employee removed from floor
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled throughout kitchen. Floors soiled throughout kitchen
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee bare hands inside raw chicken than used a rag to grab pot handles and grabbed utensil handle after touching the raw chicken handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Walk in egg rolls sitting on card board
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw broccoli inside card wax board employee placed veggies in food grade containers
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked chicken and shrimp walk in cooler. Raw beef over cooked chicken reach in cooler on cooks line soiled
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside the reach in cooler gasket cooks line employee killed roach
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored container inside hand washing sink employee removed
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roach underneath the reach in cooler on cooks line soiled 1 dead roach underneath the dish washing machine.
Food stored on floor. Raw meat on pans on floor on cooks line. Employee removed from floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around the outsides of rice cooking pot bowls. Dish washing machine soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled throughout kitchen. Floors soiled throughout kitchen
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked shrimp and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Cooked chicken, diced roast pork and various food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Cooked noodle, cooked shrimp and various food items in walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By ice machine, dish machine and dry storage room.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's room.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodle, roasted pork and various food items in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and in walk-in freezer. Fry oil stored on floor at cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle buried with ice in ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulation of dust.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of single-service cups stored on floor in dry food storage.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken wings, cooked noodles and various food items not covered stored in walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In walk-in cooler.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken, cooked pork and various food items in walk-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in men's room.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks with no lid stored on reach-in cooler and prep table at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Fry oils on kitchen floor. A bag of onions on dry storage floor.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with no soap in the only handwash sink at kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over cooked pork in walk-in cooler.
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. Provided by email.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink at kitchen. Provided. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at kitchen and sushi bar. Provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked krab Rangoon, cooked pork and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door gasket torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machine and other large equipments at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor at kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.