GYU KAKU JAPANESE BBQ

Name: GYU KAKU JAPANESE BBQ
Address: 11327 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, PINECREST, FL, 33156, US
Rating: 75.8

11327 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, PINECREST, FL 33156

License #2335168

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

75.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

August 17, 2026 · 7 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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GYU KAKU JAPANESE BBQ in PINECREST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 4 critical, 2 major, 13 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in coolers across cook line.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed outside of walk in cooler.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[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 reach in across stove with ambient temp of 50F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: Across stove: calamari (63F - Cold Holding); eggs (50F - Ambient ); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding). Operator removed all items and placed into freezer for rapid chill. Observed Observed reach in across fryers with ambient temp of 56F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: tuna (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg (49F - Cold Holding).
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in across freezer: sliced beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily threw out. Observed reach in across stove with ambient temp of 50F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: Across stove: calamari (63F - Cold Holding); eggs (50F - Ambient ); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding). Operator removed all items and placed into freezer for rapid chill. Observed Observed reach in across fryers with ambient temp of 56F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: tuna (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg (49F - Cold Holding).
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in coolers across cook line.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed outside of walk in cooler.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag in walk in cooler on food shelf. Operator moved from top of food.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray next to graham crackers across triple sink. Operator removed spray for proper segregation.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.