OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR
7860 GATE PKWY #119
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bucket stored on floor under shelving with clean side in direct contact with floor. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Five packages of tuna with instructions to remove from packaging thawed with no oxygen introduced in walk in cooler, reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep surfaces, with food, with no lid or straw. Person in charge discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes, keys, stored on prep area with equipment. Employee phone stored on clean cups in back kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains in back kitchen soiled. Wall at server station to right of main grill in dining room with mold like substance buildup. Wall above washing machine in back kitchen with mold like substance buildup. Hole in wall observed under counter in sushi bar. Hole in wall observed under triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Uncovered bus tubs of rice stored on floor uncovered under prep table. Person in charge raised. Container of cut lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge raised. Also, several items uncovered in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large containers for sauce with mold like substance buildup in walk in cooler. Dish racks with heavy debris buildup. Gaskets and side of walk in freezer with debris buildup. Mold like substance observed on caulking around server hand wash sink in back kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed boxes produce arrive in used to store prepped and cut produce. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking at pipe under triple sink. Person in charge added catch bucket until repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth at sushi station not stored in sanitizer. Also, wet wiping cloth used under cutting board in kitchen.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple containers of medicine stored with, or on shelf above food pro area. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at hibachi station crack raw shell eggs, then handle clean utensils without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in freezer raw chicken wings no longer commercially packaged stored over case of shrimp. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Five packages of tuna with instructions to remove from packaging thawed with no oxygen introduced in walk in cooler, reach in cooler. Shrimp sauce made with milk and half and half provided in squeeze bottles reused between guests. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 07-08-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Shrimp sauce made with milk and half and half provided in squeeze bottles reused between guests.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in bar area not accessible due to not functional during inspection. Person in charge repaired during inspection. Also, back kitchen hand wash sink blocked by cart, person in charge removed cart. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing at sushi bar hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door not self closing. Open during inspection.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. One package of tuna thawed with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced in walk in cooler.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in walk in cooler with debris buildup. Ceiling vents in kitchen with dust/ grease buildup. Wall by server soda dispenser closest to main hibachi grill with mold like substance on wall. Mold like substance on wall in employee restroom. Damage to wall at server station near main hibachi station. Grease buildup on floor under hibachi stations in dining room. Drain at back server line soda station with debris buildup.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bus tubs of cut lettuce and cooked rice stored on floor in kitchen. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bus tubs holding margarine in walk in cooler with mold like substance buildup. Dish racks with debris buildup. Door handles to walk in cooler / freezer with debris buildup. Walk in cooler fan/ shelving with mold like substance buildup. Black buildup around sealant at hand wash sink at back server line. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed prepped vegetables stored in original cardboard boxes unwashed product arrived in. Repeat Violation
- 42-03-5: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 soiled, rusty toolbox stored on shelf next to soda can storage near server area.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar, some are unwrapped within customer reach.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink with no soap.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over intact steak. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One package of tuna thawed with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced in walk in cooler.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half in server cooler opened 2 days ago per person in charge with no date mark. Employee marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area with debris buildup.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4+ food handlers on site with no CFM present. CFM arrived by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from employee restroom.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles of degreaser per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed person in charge eating piece of broccoli and rice while conducting walk thru with inspector.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed bus tubs at clean dishware station wet nesting.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of meat on floor in walk in freezer, also, meat stored uncovered in walk in freezer. Also, lettuce stored in container on floor in kitchen. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under triple sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bus tubs and dish wash racks with debris buildup. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed prepped vegetables being stored in the card board boxes they arrive in.
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull up pants, then return to prep line working with food. Also, observed employee wipe nose with hand, then work with batter without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employees during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored on case of mackerel. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half in glass door cooler at 55F. Person in charge states has been open to stock. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. Retemped at 48F at end of inspection.. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed large plastic covered container of cut lettuce at 64F at beginning of inspection, at 55-63F 1 hour later.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee utilizing hand wash sink to wash pot at sushi station. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Missing disclosure on black lunch menu for smoked salmon roll served raw. Person in charge states menus are in process of being reprinted. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge unable to provide time paperwork for rice, broccoli, eggs during inspection. Repeat Violation
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer at 39F in ice water.
- 53B-14-5: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. Observed some employees with expired training certificates.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Several items containing cold smoked salmon on menu with no disclosure item is served undercooked. Also, several rolls on black main menu contain raw/ undercooked items, not indicated on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Operator needs more time to make changes to menu. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: White sushi menu has been updated to include disclosure. Lunch menu still has smoked salmon roll with no disclosure. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Several items containing cold smoked salmon on menu with no disclosure item is served undercooked. Also, several rolls on black main menu contain raw/ undercooked items, not indicated on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Operator needs more time to make changes to menu. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior facing part of black door with heavy mold like substance buildup. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closer missing from employee restroom.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents with dust buildup at dishmachine, in kitchen. Hole in the wall under triple sink observed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Uncovered tubs of rice stored on floor under prep table. Person in charge raised. Also, buckets of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving with dry goods with debris buildup. Dish machine racks with debris buildup. Mold like substance observed around walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on container of prepped carrots. Also, raw chicken stored over raw lobster. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream with real cream in sushi area at 60F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01D-02-4:Intermediate - Failure to maintain records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Person in charge unable to provide invoices for 30 days.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Several items containing cold smoked salmon on menu with no disclosure item is served undercooked. Also, several rolls on black main menu contain raw/ undercooked items, not indicated on menu. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Eggs held on time on hibachi carts not indicated on time paperwork. Person in charge added during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).