Yummy Tokyo
9552 Buffalo Rd, Palmetto Rd, FL 34221 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105882
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 5 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed by the Oct 8 follow-up, 3 repeats), 2 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-26
- Administrative complaint on Aug 5, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score62
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
More time given
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
More time given
- First visitAug 5, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed the following items inside of reach in cooler across from cook line measuring Shrimp (53°F - Cold Holding) and Beef (47°F - Cold Holding).
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed frozen fish stored in direct contact with a non food grade to go bag inside of lobby reach in freezer.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed raw fish stored inside of counter cooler in direct contact with non food grade paper towel.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Observed establishment with no reporting agreements. Emailed copy to operator.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwashing sink near cook line with strainer inside drain with food particles in strainer.
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed scoop with no handle stored inside of flour container.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Observed cardboard lined shelves throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup in kitchen reach in freezer.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet wiping cloth stored on dining area handwashing sink and not in sanitizing solution.
Repeat violation
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
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