OKINAWA RAMEN & HIBACHI

Health inspection records show OKINAWA RAMEN & HIBACHI in SPRING HILL has 4 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

11166 Spring Hill Drive
Florida, 34609
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935730

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The hand sink in the corner across from the cook line and the hand sink in the dishwasher area.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly, flying around the sauce bottles on the prep table in the kitchen area. The operator killed the fly and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand sink in the corner across from the cook line is blocked with soy sauce buckets.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand wash sink in the dishwasher area had a bucket with dishes in it. The operator moved the bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle by the dishwasher area. The operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10811297

  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees without hair restraints engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10793805

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees without hair restraints engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Lower pipe has leak at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mussels (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line stacked above fill line. Employee moved and stored correctly. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Rice (118F - Hot Holding) in instant pot on cook line near rice warmers. Operator stated it has been in holder for less than 4 hours. Operator had employee start to reheat product. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink blocked with containers and at end of cook line with sauce containers on shelf. Employees moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink to the right of the dishmachine area. Employee replaced and corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10735029

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed