HIBACHI BUFFET
735 N COURTENAY PKWY · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32953
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Wonton chips, scallions, and teriyaki sauce on buffet. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 live flying insects
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler bean sprouts (58F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (62F – Cold Holding). Made at 11am
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In produce walk-in cooler bean sprouts (58F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (62F – Cold Holding); cut watermelon (58F – Cold Holding); cut cantaloupe (58F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (69F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (57F – Cold Holding); krab (58F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in sugar. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4Basic – Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Discarded
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Sushi chef put on hat **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda station **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have buildup of grease dripping. Walk-in cooler shelves have a buildup of mold like substances **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:51 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.