Tokyo Restaurant

7911 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615 · Permanent Food Service · License 3912143

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 67 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 4, 2026

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 4 routine inspection
5 high priority (3 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic (1 repeat)
-33
Safety score67

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug42026

Routine inspection

12 violations found

First visitAug 4, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
12 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. Three dented cans of hoisin sauce and pineapple juice.
  Repeat violation
  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.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
  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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucets.
  Located outside of establishment near walk in freezer.
Intermediate4
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Interior of ice machine is soiled with dirt.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Window cleaner and liquid soap are not labeled at sushi station and server station area.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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.
Basic3
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  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.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.