Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HOKKAIDO JAPANESE HIBACHI & SUSHI

1960 NW COURTYARD CIRCLE · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34986

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3762995
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13865519
DBPR license6602941

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority8 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – 1 Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On top of dish machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. For eggs. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. 2 hours out per staff for cooked white rice found near prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 8

#8Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Bar sink.

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher at sushi counter. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sinks.

#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Michael. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to rice hot holding.

#13Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager filled out. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate05-12-5

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food. Education provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Per staff, was shut off at sink due to ceiling leak. Operator is working on turning back on water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl for raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. 1 light bulb. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sushi area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
5 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.