MIWA HIBACHI & SUSHI EXPRESS
West Colonial Drive
Florida, 34761
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in sugar. Employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Underneath prep table. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo plates at front service on griddle. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket in front of restrooms.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Clean avocados and broccoli in Togo plastic bags. Employee removed and switched to food grade plastic bags. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small plate and slicer in hws at front service counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink closest to kitchen back of the house across from griddle. Employee turned on water. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under prep table
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Staff turned over Corrected On-Site
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Used to repair torn gasket on reach in cooler
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice . Staff stood up scoop. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on the soda fountain. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
- 08B-39-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cabbage, outer leaves removed and then cut without washing prior. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli over cooked noodle in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice, manager added time mark. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on the soda fountain. Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cabbage, outer leaves removed and then cut without washing prior.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli over cooked noodle in reach in cooler.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice, manager added time mark. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned walls. Corrected On-Site
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. In cornstarch. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Raw chicken and cabbage. Staff removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter next to grill management added time mark. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Employee signed form Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).