Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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OSAKA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

16078 SAN CARLOS BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 17, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3398899
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8526837
DBPR license4606225

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw beef stored on top of spring rolls. Operator placed raw beef on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw chicken stored over box of margarine. Operator removed margarine. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in beverage/wait station used to rinse cloth.

#14Intermediate11-26-1

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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meats and sauces not date marked in walk in freezer.

#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed broth not date marked in walk in cooler.

#17Intermediate53B-05-5

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.

#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water at hand wash sink in women's accessible bathroom.

Basic 9

#1Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface with lettuce in walk in cooler.

#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelving above food served to public in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of employee food. Operator removed employee food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line.

#6Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris vents underneath hibachi grills.

#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.