Iona, Lee County

OSAKA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

16078 SAN CARLOS BLVD, Iona, FL 33908

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Oct 3, 2025
City
Iona
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 24088599

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-07-4

Detail 24088602

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

10-07-4

Detail 24088600

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Educated operator on storing utensils at 135F or above. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24088598

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned out microwave oven. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24088601

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 23846439

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw pork stored over packaged dumplings in walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 23846436

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach cooler at cook line. Operator placed raw eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23846435

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on vegetable peeler. Operator wash, rinsed, and sanitized peeler. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23846438

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on importance of having lid for women's receptacle in women's restroom. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23846443

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23846442

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line. Operator removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23846440

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23846441

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23846437

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 23226791

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw chicken stored over box of frozen lobster and tray of raw chicken stored over packaged dumplings in walk in freezer.

03B-01-6

Detail 23226794

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice 128F hot hold less than 4 hours.

22-02-4

Detail 23226799

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven. Operator cleaned microwave oven. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 23226795

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen precooked spring rolls not date marked in reach in freezer at end of cook line. Educated operator on the importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23226798

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cabbage slaw in walk in cooler not date marked.

36-34-5

Detail 23226793

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust-like substance on right side of dining room facing restaurant front entrance. Observed buildup of grease on vent above kitchen back exit door.

32-12-5

Detail 23226797

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-69-4

Detail 23226792

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of cook line. Educated operator on defrosting reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23226790

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.

33-16-4

Detail 23226796

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

14-86-1

Detail 22956415

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container with raw fish at sushi bar.

08A-05-6

Detail 22956420

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw chicken stored over boxes of margarine in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of raw chicken. Operator moved margarine to different location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-04-5

Detail 22956421

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meats and spring rolls not date marked. Educated operator on marking. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 22956423

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored over food served to public in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of employee food. Repeat Violation

14-13-4

Detail 22956422

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden sushi rice bowl in use.

14-69-4

Detail 22956424

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers at end of cook line and middle of kitchen.. Educated operator on defrosting freezers Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22956417

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 22956419

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on beverage reach in cooler tracks.

33-16-4

Detail 22956418

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22956416

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.

Oct 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 9Total: 18

08A-02-6

Detail 22372656

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw beef stored on top of spring rolls. Operator placed raw beef on bottom. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22372661

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw chicken stored over box of margarine. Operator removed margarine. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22372663

Intermediate - 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 operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22372664

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in beverage/wait station used to rinse cloth.

11-26-1

Detail 22372671

Intermediate - 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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 22372657

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meats and sauces not date marked in walk in freezer.

02C-02-5

Detail 22372668

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed broth not date marked in walk in cooler.

53B-05-5

Detail 22372670

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

27-16-4

Detail 22372660

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water at hand wash sink in women's accessible bathroom.

21-05-5

Detail 22372655

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with lettuce in walk in cooler.

32-12-5

Detail 22372667

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 22372659

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-49-4

Detail 22372665

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelving above food served to public in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of employee food. Operator removed employee food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22372662

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line.

51-18-6

Detail 22372672

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 22372666

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris vents underneath hibachi grills.

33-16-4

Detail 22372658

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22372669

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22207659

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat bamboo shoots. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed raw shrimp on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22207657

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor at cook line. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22207664

Intermediate - 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 operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22207660

Intermediate - 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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22207663

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22207666

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22207665

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22207662

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on glue boards at cook. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22207658

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22207667

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22207661

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on keeping dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 21593122

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen beef stored over boxes of dumplings in walk in freezer. Operator rearranged food. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21593123

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken stored over cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over container of bamboo shoots. Operator switched raw shrimp to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21593130

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21593124

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed peanut sauce 78F hot hold less than 2 hours. Operator turned up hot hold unit. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21593126

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bean sprouts and cut cabbage not date marked.

36-73-4

Detail 21593129

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath grill and fryers at cook line.

08B-47-4

Detail 21593125

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of flour stored on floor in dry storage.

14-69-4

Detail 21593127

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21593128

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 21248822

High Priority - Container of medicine/vitamins improperly stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21248825

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21248826

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21248824

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

33-16-4

Detail 21248827

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

24-18-4

Detail 21248823

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks.

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 14

50-17-2

Detail 20861489

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 20861486

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 20861497

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over container of carrots at cook line. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Containers switched. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 20861490

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef mixed with raw chicken. Raw beef discarded. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20861491

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20861495

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20861499

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sinks in restrooms reaching 72F (waited 3 minutes).

51-11-4

Detail 20861494

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 20861493

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

08B-49-4

Detail 20861496

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in freezer.

40-06-5

Detail 20861488

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20861487

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers.

21-04-4

Detail 20861498

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 20861492

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

09-01-4

Detail 20535528

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed barehand contact with ready to eat lettuce. Educated employee. Employee discarded lettuce and switched to using tongs. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20535520

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over container of ready to eat carrots. Containers switched. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20535527

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream 46°F cold hold overnight. Stop Sale. Cream discarded. Observed cut cabbage 48°F cold hold less than 4 hrs. More ice added. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20535524

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20535519

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cloth stored in handwash sink in beverage station. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 20535523

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink at end of cookline. Operator replaced battery. Corrective Action Taken

51-11-4

Detail 20535522

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

14-13-4

Detail 20535517

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rubber spatula chipping. Observed observed white microwave at end of cookline with interior roof rusting/chipping.

33-19-4

Detail 20535525

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

10-20-4

Detail 20535526

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20535521

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 20535518

Basic - Light shield in disrepair. Observed light not working in walk in freezer.

33-16-4

Detail 20535516

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation