MIZU HIBACHI
5445 20TH ST #102 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32966
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator did not have correct sanitizer. Employee went to store and got the correct sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store raw chicken in freezer
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked noodles in walk in cooler
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 3 bay sink used to store dishes
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has converted secondary restroom into dry storage. Toilet and sink has been removed. spoke to plan review. Operator must submit a remodel application **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee who works front counter. Printed form. Employee signed **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No soap or paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 bay sink
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles made 2 days ago in walk in. Operator added date **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bins
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line cooler lids and handles are covered in old food debris. Reach in cooler/freezer handles soiled
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 13 dead roaches on floor in dry storage
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stored on container of utensils and prep table
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator is licensed as NOST. Observed 12 seats in establishment. Provided seating change evaluation form **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen under equipment. Walk in cooler floors are soiled
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce buckets and produce in walk in stored on wood- not 6"
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and soy sauce
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line equipment soiled in grease and old food debris. Hood filters are soiled in grease. Sauce bucket lids in walk in soiled in old food debris
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 bay sink faucet leaks when turned on
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 2:49 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.