Daddy Ninja
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
30
Score
Going back to 2023, Daddy Ninja has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Daddy Ninja's 30 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
33
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has taken over space next door and moved sushi bar to new area and in back there is a prep area added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has taken over space next door and moved sushi bar to new area and in back there is a prep area added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
74
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has taken over space next door and moved sushi bar to new area and in back there is a prep area added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed per operator mop sink was leaking and waiting for plumber to install new mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
70
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizing 0 ppm **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cut broccoli at reach in cooler on cooks line Raw beef stored over cut plantains at reach in cooler in kitchen Raw pork stored over cut cabbage at reach in cooler in kitchen area **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw shrimp stored over frozen pot stickers at tall reach in freezer **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream per operator opened over 24 hours **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has taken over space next door and moved sushi bar to new area and in back there is a prep area added **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner in clear spray bottle at triple sink **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle door on cooks line **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - 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. Reach in cooler where dessert is stored **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in bus tub with standing water **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Low boy reach in freezer at prep area **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler where desserts are stored **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed per operator mop sink was leaking and waiting for plumber to install new mop sink **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooks line stored in water temping at89F **Warning**
10-07-4
23
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored over spinach at glass reach in cooler by cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing tuna in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with salmon before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese sauce made yesterday per operator has no date mark
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards make table at cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooler is blocking hand wash sink at bar
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks not chained at bar
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna at sushi bar
06-09-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar at cooks line not labeled
02D-01-5
47
May 9, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jan 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jan 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded beef and shredded chicken kept at steam well with temperature of 112 and 115F. Chicken tenders kept on sushi area for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 113F. Corrective Action Taken**Ask employee to reheat up to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.No parasite destruction letter for salmon serve raw . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insect by dish machine 1 small flying insect on dinning room. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Employee dumping water on hand sink on cook line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Tuna tartar not identify as raw. All menus most be fixed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.No high temp test strips or thermometer for high temp dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee preparing food while wearing a watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Soy sauce stored on floor by kitchen entrance . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Tongs hanging from oven handle . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No hand washing sign at cook line **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
30
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork over ready to eat chicken breast.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bamboo type sushi rollers black with mold like substance. Advised to wrap before using.
22-45-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacado with stickers in reach in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on several units
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
27
May 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daddy Ninja last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daddy Ninja on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daddy Ninja?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Daddy Ninja.
How does Daddy Ninja compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Daddy Ninja most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Daddy Ninja's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Daddy Ninja have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Daddy Ninja means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Daddy Ninja inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Daddy Ninja is inspected around five times per year on average.
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