HIBACHI OF JAPAN 3

4085 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY STE 115

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8864241

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container used as scoop in bulk rice bin. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed large wooden bowl and spoon used for sticky rice on top of reach in freezer in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in standup double door reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved chicken to lowest shelf during inspection.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785212

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on prep table in kitchen area. Operator moved item. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden sushi rice bowl on top of standup reach in cooler across from fryers. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat chopped onions in rice on cook's line. Operator moved onions to separate reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8543434

  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed jugs of oil stored on floor in kitchen.
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood sushi rice bowl. Operator removed bowl from use.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen.

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383780

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above prep area next to oven.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave by back prep sink has interior paint peeling and corroded metal inside door.
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cracked gasket on reach in cooler door on sushi station.
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee cutting raw chicken then wash hands using no soap. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**