HIBACHI GRILL
US Highway 27 North
Florida, 33872
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with soy sauce, cooked oil, store directly on floor kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 11-27-4: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice plastic cup.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with soy sauce, cooked oil, store directly on floor kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables inside reach in cooler kitchen. Operator stored properly during inspection.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic tray and metal container blocked hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler rusted located kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with plastic containers with cook oil, flour, rice, Soy sauce. Repeat Violation
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink located in kitchen area. Operator was coached on proper hand washing procedures.
- 11-27-4: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.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink kitchen no paper towel.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
7
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler rusted.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with flour, rice, Soy sauce. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 75°f.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed solid frozen Shrimp stored inside metal container. Operator stored inside 3 compartment sink under running water.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4: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 form during inspection.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tony / Rosy / Richard and Rose Mound.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Located near ice machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 7 intermediate, 9 basic).