MIZU HIBACHI
5445 20 ST STE 102 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32966
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (47F – Cold Holding); scallops (48F – Cold Holding); Above the chill line for 2 hours. Operator moved to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooks line
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 9
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
51-15-4Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator has 12 seats **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk bins in dry storage, various items in walk in cooler**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment Between table and sandwich cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shopping bags used to store wontons in freezer
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over cooked noodles in walk in
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:52 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.