Inspection Report

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MIKATA BUFFET INC

3201 NW FEDERAL HWY 1 · JENSEN BEACH · Martin County · FL 34957

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 24, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3682566
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13580508
DBPR license5301302

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#2High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm Observed no sanitizer attached to hose Operator placed new bucket of sanitizing solution and re ran machine to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rinse face and mouth inside of hand wash sink then proceed to handle clean dishes at dish pit. Operator reviewed hand washing with employee to wash hands properly. Observed employee wipe nose and back of head with bare hand then proceed to handle food boxes

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ready to eat mussels in reach in cooler. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat vegetables at front counter reach in cooler Operator stored all foods properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee Handle soiled dishes at back server station then proceed to open wine bottle, pour drinks and scoop ice worth out washing hands. Operator reviewed proper hand washing for employee to wash hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eel at 80F sitting inside toaster oven at front cook line. Per operator eel cooked at 10:30 and left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours, operator placed inside reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash soiled cloth in hand wash sink in kitchen

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided, **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator documentation at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate53B-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.

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Observed boxes of cooking oil stored on floor of cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.