MIKATA BUFFET INC
3201 NW FEDERAL HWY 1 · JENSEN BEACH · Martin County · FL 34957
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High 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**
12A-10-4High 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
08A-05-6High 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**
12A-02-4High 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**
03B-01-6High 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**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash soiled cloth in hand wash sink in kitchen
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided, **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5Intermediate – 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**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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
08B-38-4Basic – 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
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.