VJK JAPAN
12314 UNIVERSITY MALL CT, Tampa FL 33612 · 727-657-7271
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain over flowing behind ice machine when handwash sink is ran. Water began to leak on floor as handwash sink was running.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside standup freezer in back kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking inside walk in cooler into a bucket.
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. No water at handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink in back kitchen area. Owner placed soap at handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Raw beef raw chicken has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on hot buffet on front line. Owner removed and properly stored drink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside standup freezer in back kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking inside walk in cooler into a bucket.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket by mop sink.
Apr 22, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Table next to ice machine has a hole on the bottom of it.
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household raid stored in kitchen area. Manager discarded raid.
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/ Manager certification expired on February 6, 2026.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of white reach in frezzer in kitchen area is soiled with bold and food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has build up of black mold like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Table next to ice machine has a hole on the bottom of it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment on front line. Manger removed tongs and placed at 3 compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken, raw beef, cooked shrimp all stored uncovered inside refrigerator and reach in frezzer. Manager covered foods.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on front line. Manage added proper labeling to plastic bottles.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose from mop sink hanging in 3 compartment sink. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes stored in handwashing sink on front line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black mold like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Food preparation table next to ice machine has a hole and rust buildup on bottom shelf.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored in floor inside walk in cooler. Owner removed and properly stored soy sauce.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs inside cooked noodles are laying in noodles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in water at 98F behind grill on front line.
Stored food not covered. Raw beef inside reach in freezer is stored uncovered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe is disconnected connected underneath handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of oil have no labeling of ingredients on front line.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Tabletop fryer not underneath hood systems sitting on table across from hood system.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over plantains, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Raw chicken stored over sauce on cook line
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose from mop sink hanging in 3 compartment sink. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle near mop sink not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on drying rack near 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf on prep table near ice machine rusted. Discussed with operator.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile in kitchen near back hand sink in disrepair.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs touching noodles in drawer in front kitchen area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board. Discussed with operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chair next to burner soiled. Walk in cooler shelving soiled
Stored food not covered. Stored food in chest freezer not covered. Discussed with operator.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can near front hand wash sink, discussed with operator.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed garlic over cooked noodles. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under hand wash in kitchen area. Operator had employee clean and sanitize area and place bucket under sink to catch water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil container on prep line, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Tabletop fryer on prep table not under hood system. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Dec 5, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for cut cabbage held on time as a public health control.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing next to walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Dec 4, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain over flowing behind ice machine when handwash sink is ran. Water began to leak on floor as handwash sink was running.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried rice 126 F- reheat 153 F. Operator reheated.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for cut cabbage held on time as a public health control.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing next to walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink across from walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
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