VJK Japan

12314 University Mall Ct, Tampa, FL 33612

Passed re-check · Aug 5, 2026 Directions
79
Fair BiteKarma score 79 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 6 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Aug 5, 2026: passed with 2 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Food protection, cross-contamination, cited 3 times, plus 7 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 6 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 5

    Callback Reinspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
    • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  3. Passed Jul 28

    Complaint Inspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
    • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
    • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor Cleaning and maintenance equipment
  4. Passed Apr 22

    Callback Reinspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  5. Passed Feb 24

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
    • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • Minor Food management certification valid / employee training verification

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