GYU KAKU JAPANESE BBQ

Name: GYU KAKU JAPANESE BBQ
Address: 11327 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, PINECREST, FL, 33156, US
Rating: 89.2

11327 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, PINECREST, FL 33156

License #2335168

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89.2 Grade B / 100

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GYU KAKU JAPANESE BBQ in PINECREST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 29, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 6 critical, 2 major, 18 minor.

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The latest inspection on December 29, 2025 shows 11 observation rows: 3 critical, 0 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-08-5] Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef with lemon wedges in reach in across cook line. Operator removed lemons and threw away voluntarily.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor in walk in cooler in disrepair.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel spray on prep table under cocktail glasses. Operator had spray removed.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Operator had employee clean dish machine.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in cooler on cook line.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license posted at Host stand. Operator printed and replaced at Host stand.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler on cook line not working next to reach in freezer. As per operator, does not work and not in use. No TCS foods stored inside.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on air vents; dust accumulation.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in both coolers across cook line.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed most recent inspection not available.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed bowls being washed and rinsed; not sanitized in what solution. Inspector spoke to operator and bowls were placed back in sink to be washed rinsed and sanitized.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in across cook line; raw chicken above veggies. Operator fixed on site.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed book bag on dry food rack. Operator removed during inspection.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers across cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cup with no lid above triple sink.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food and dish racks; dust accumulation.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.

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