XIXI HIBACHI AND SUSHI
8750 GLADIOLUS DR 13 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
25-28-4High Priority – Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Observed single-use plastic containers being used to store raw fish. Educated operator on not using single-use containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picking up item from floor and not washing hands before working with food. Educated employees. Employees washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee not washing hands properly, not taking gloves off to wash hands, and not using soap. Operator educated employee to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw beef. Educated operator on separation of raw foods. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken between raw shrimp and raw beef. Operator placed raw chicken in proper place. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed krab 52F cold hold, raw chicken 50F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cloth stored inside handwash sink at front service area. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on having test strips. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked in walk in cooler. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
Basic 7
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
13-01-4Basic – Employee with soiled apron. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cooking equipment along walls in kitchen. Educated operator on routine cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt on kitchen entrance curtains. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single-use gloves reused. Operator discarded gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/mold-like substance. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wiping cloths in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 11:14 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.