PALMETTO, Manatee County

YUMMY TOKYO

9552 BUFFALO RD, PALMETTO, FL 34221

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Mar 4, 2025
City
PALMETTO
County
Manatee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 23605105

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of antacid stored on shelf next to food. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site

01B-01-4

Detail 23605102

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of del monte pineapple juice. Owner removed from shelf. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 23605100

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in shrimp. Owner removed. observed deli bowls used as scoops in flour and sugar bins. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 23605103

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed food handling employee drinking from open can. Employee threw can away. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23605106

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food preparation employee wearing wrist watch and another wearing bracelet. Employees removed jewelry. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23605101

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pail of cooked riced on floor adjacent to reach in cooler. Observed buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 23605107

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed front hand sink by kitchen entrance out of order.

25-06-4

Detail 23605104

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes not inverted. Owner inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-03-5

Detail 23605099

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed screwdriver and pliers stored next to food on shelf. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 23304025

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken in the walk in cooler in direct contact with a non-food grade bag.

08A-04-5

Detail 23304032

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed fruits in the walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 23304029

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces and dressing in the walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 23304033

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (76F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 23304030

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple foods. Operator disposed of the bowls. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 23304028

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves throughout the establishment.

40-06-5

Detail 23304031

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employe phones and other personal items scattered throughout the kitchen.

13-03-4

Detail 23304027

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees cooking food without hair restraints.

10-07-4

Detail 23304026

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spatulas sitting in 75 degree standing water.

25-06-4

Detail 23304034

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-05-4

Detail 22629036

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid bug spray in kitchen area. Operator threw out. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22629039

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cup in rice cooker. Owner removed. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22629037

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath rear exterior kitchen door. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22629038

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer basket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22629041

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at rear kitchen sink.

42-03-5

Detail 22629040

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed screw driver on shelf above food serving line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 22326066

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. Observed some employees without written plan in place.

14-01-5

Detail 22326064

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in sugar bag. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22326063

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under left bottom side of exterior kitchen door. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22326062

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed broccoli, sweet and sour sauce and fish not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22326065

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 22047846

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear hand wash sink blocked with knife, gloves, scrubber pad and stainless steel scrubber. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22047849

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container inside potato flour bin. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22047845

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one food prep employee with no hair restraint.

35B-01-4

Detail 22047848

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap below rear exterior kitchen door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22047844

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed five gallon pails with food in them stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22047847

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles with sauce at sushi station not labeled. Potato flour bin not labeled.

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 21672851

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of hoisin and oyster sauce. Operator removed from kitchen. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21672847

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber, knife and rubber gloves in hand wash sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21672850

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear hand wash sink. Operator placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21672848

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with extensive deep grooves.

12B-02-4

Detail 21672854

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open energy drink on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21672852

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21672846

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf above three part sink.

35B-01-4

Detail 21672845

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom of rear exterior kitchen door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21672849

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed five gallon pails with tempura and sauce stored on the floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21672853

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at rear hand sink. Operator put up sign. Corrected On-Site

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 21194480

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at rear exterior door in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 21074478

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located to the right of the reach in cooler in front of the kitchen. Operator provided towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21074479

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21074480

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided DBPR paperwork for time as a public health control. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21074477

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at rear exterior door in the kitchen. Warning

Dec 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20751131

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20751134

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed propane torch stored next to bag of powdered wasabi under sushi prep area. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20751132

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-09-4

Detail 20751130

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep area in kitchen.

12B-13-4

Detail 20751129

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in walk in cooler unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20751133

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers in the employee restrooms. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation