Auburndale, Polk County

OSAKA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

1902 US 92 E, Auburndale, FL 33823

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
May 7, 2025
City
Auburndale
County
Polk
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

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.

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 23757609

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23757607

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed around soda nozzles.

22-20-5

Detail 23757606

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior sides.

16-21-4

Detail 23757608

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 23485470

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Test 0ppm Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23485471

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayonnaise in kitchen by walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 22717046

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in sink, operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 22717045

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed in basin.

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-05-4

Detail 22431933

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in kitchen.

16-21-4

Detail 22431932

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

14-09-4

Detail 22431934

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue board in food preparation area.

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22064912

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.emailed operator form. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22064915

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. Emailed operator form. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 22064914

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of chicken in walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 22064913

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue board.

10-12-5

Detail 22064911

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed ice scoop from drain rack. Corrected On-Site

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21575995

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over salads in walk in cooler. Employee moved fish. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 21575996

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed on hand sink at kitchen entrance.

14-09-4

Detail 21575997

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on boards various colors on clean dish storage shelf.

10-08-5

Detail 21575998

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soft drink station at front counter, employee removed ice scoop.

May 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 21066421

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board on food preparation table.

10-12-5

Detail 21066420

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack.

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-11-4

Detail 20813529

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed upon entrance to kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed upon entrance to kitchen. Time Extended

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

53A-03-7

Detail 20676981

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ expired 10/5/21 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20676982

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on green cutting board. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20676984

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. Expired 5/24/20 Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20676987

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on valve. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20676985

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on interior side walls. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20676983

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed upon entrance to kitchen. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20676986

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue board. Warning