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KYOTO PALACE ASIAN BUFFET

214 W ALEXANDER ST · PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County · FL 33566

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3731889
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13911201
DBPR license3918543

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: make line across from flattop grill: raw beef (45F – Cold Holding); raw beef (46F – Ambient Cooling); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); cooked peas and carrots (44F – Cold Holding). Cook line to right side of flat top: fresh garlic and oil (76F – Cold Holding). Stop sale issued, operator discarded. **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Several servers missing food handler training **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine guard **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-51-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hood system soiled with accumulated grease buildup. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on shelf by oil. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.