HIRO'S JAPANESE RESTAURANT
3007 NE 163 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 21-05-5:Basic - Observed Cloth used as a liner for sushi rice.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Observed Non-food grade paper used as liner for container of raw tuna and cut vegetables. Chef removed.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth lining a pan of sushi rice. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon and raw tuna thawing at room temperature. Chef moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker and stove. Chef discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in kitchen area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher soiled.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining tray of shrimp tempura.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Chef rearranged. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl stored in hand washing sink. Located in sushi bar. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/16/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl being stored in sushi bar hand washing sink. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl being stored in sushi bar hand washing sink. Chef removed. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of ginger being stored on floor in sushi area. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various foods in sushi station.
- 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. Discussed and email form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup and utensils being stored in sushi hand washing sink.
- 11-26-1: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. Discussed and email form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
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