HOKUSAI RAMEN AND IZAKAYA
West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Kissimmee, Florida, 34746
Osceola County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors under walk in cooler shelves need to be swept. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard shipping container repurposed to store bowls - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves in walk in cooler are not sealed - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler next to pick up area soft boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding). Stored in bowl above fill line of unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Hard shelled eggs, soft boiled eggs, cooked pork - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. No vacuum breakers installed on hose bibs near cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to rear exit door - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors under walk in cooler shelves need to be swept.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Throughout kitchen areas. Cooking oil, bag of flour, soda bibs, boba pearls, plastic drink bottles. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of oven door and on soiled pipe in between cooking equipment. Operator took to dish area Corrected On-Site
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard shipping container repurposed to store bowls
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor throughout kitchen areas. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef and frozen vegetables being thawed on countertop. Operator placed under cold running water Corrected On-Site
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves in walk in cooler are not sealed
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over mushrooms. Operator moved In lower holding area of reach in cooler raw beef over cooked pork. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler next to pick up area soft boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding). Stored in bowl above fill line of unit.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Hard shelled eggs, soft boiled eggs, cooked pork
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. No vacuum breakers installed on hose bibs near cook line
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Soft boiled eggs and ribeye are not identified at digital kiosks. Operator posted signs Corrected On-Site
- 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/ Manager showed up during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Warning
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to rear exit door
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 6/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - hand wash sink faucet loosely attached to sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - bag in box syrup - various items on floor in walk in freezer - soy sauce buckets, and cooking oil on floor in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - ice buildup in reach in Hamilton Beach freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: operator removed. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - plastic bowls, no handle in bulk flour Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: operator removed items. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - togo bowls on floor next to cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - miso soup base (44F - Cold Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose faucet below hand wash sink in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink in kitchen storing hose - hand wash sink next to dish machine storing sponges and brushes Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/14/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 6/14/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in bulk sugar, flour.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on pipe on cookline Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter handwash sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline pipe that tongs are stored on soiled with grease.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cookline handwash sink faucet broken.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 03C-91-5:High Priority - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooking the food to the temperature and time specified in the Food Code for that animal food prior to service. Shell eggs are cooked to soft-boiled, then cooled and cold holding until service without reheat. Operator was informed that they will have to recook the egg to 155F, use pasteurized eggs for this process, or initially cook the egg to 155F and discard any extra product after 4 hours.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over carrots in walk-in cooler.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Less than 1 hour per operator. Provided TPHC plan.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tapioca boba at room temperature on counter less than 1 hour per operator 74F. Provided operator with TPHC plan Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter handwash sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter handwash sink.
- 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. Operator utilizes time plan for pooled eggs, shell eggs, tapioca boba, since establishment is only open from 12-3. Provided time plan to operator.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/14/2024 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - hand wash sink faucet loosely attached to sink Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - bag in box syrup - various items on floor in walk in freezer - soy sauce buckets, and cooking oil on floor in prep area Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - ice buildup in reach in Hamilton Beach freezer Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - plastic bowls, no handle in bulk flour Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - togo bowls on floor next to cook line Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - miso soup base (44F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose faucet below hand wash sink in kitchen Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink in kitchen storing hose - hand wash sink next to dish machine storing sponges and brushes Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - soft boiled egg Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - owner is out of the country, no records kept at establishment Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. - owner is out of the country, no records kept at establishment Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Opening at back door
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/12/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).