KYOTO PALACE ASIAN BUFFET
214 W ALEXANDER ST · PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County · FL 33566
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings make line across from flattop grill: raw beef (47F – Cold Holding); raw beef (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); milk (50F – Cold Holding); cooked peas and carrots (50F – Cold Holding). Cook line to right side of flat top: garlic and oil (78F – Cold Holding); shelled eggs (82F – Cold Holding) Manager moved items to other cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5High 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. Observed garlic and oil and shelled eggs on cook line. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hot and cold water was turned off at hand sink in service station. At all three hand sinks in kitchen in prep station and dish area. Unable to wash hands. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager said they hired two new employees **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Several servers missing food handler training **Warning**
27-01-4Intermediate – Temporary interruption – no alternative supply of water provided. Had no running water due to repair being done. Company shut off water to make repair as the there was a leak underneath the concrete without informing manager. Company got water turned back on within 5 minutes. Manager had all employees stop working during that time. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine guard **Warning**
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hood system soiled with accumulated grease buildup. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on shelf by oil. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of ginger stored on floor in sushi station. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas in standing water on cook line at 89f. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Walk in cooler racks soiled with accumulated debris and mold like substance. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:17 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.