MIZU HIBACHI
With 3 documented inspections, MIZU HIBACHI in VERO BEACH has achieved a 2.1/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
5445 20 ST STE 102
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924546
- 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator is licensed as no seating. Operator has added 12 seats. Establishment is on city water and sewer Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk bins in dry storage, produce in walk in cooler
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Tongs on oven Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on cook line cooler
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store meat in freezer
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over bok choy in walk in cooler
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 7/29/20
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator has certificates on phoneRepeat Violation Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 12/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8839097
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer
- 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator is licensed as NOST and has added 3 tables with a total of 12 seats. Provided operator with seating change evaluation form.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and table Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 79f. Operator moved to flattop **Corrective Action Taken**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cut prepped carrots. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips Repeat Violation
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with printed consumer advisory to post on wall. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.