MIKATA BUFFET INC
3201 NW FEDERAL HWY 1 · JENSEN BEACH · Martin County · FL 34957
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.at 0 ppm Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For raw salmon and raw tuna served raw for sushi bar **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above krab meat inside sushi cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside cabinet under hibachi station 3 live roaches on wall behind chest freezer/cooler at front counter by sushi station 2 live roaches on floor under flip top cooler at cook line 3 live roaches on wall behind reach in cooler at cook-line 1 live roach inside electrical panel in back kitchen near ice machine 1 live roach on floor under shelves in dry storage area 2 live roaches on wall next to prep table in dry storage area 1 live roach in storage closet behind 3 compartment sink **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 trays with re use oyster shells with krab meat and cream cheese. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler Egg rolls 59f cold Holding , Cooked chicken 48f cold Holding, cream cheese sushi rolls 48F cold Holding Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. See Stop Sale **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler Egg rolls 59f cold Holding , Cooked chicken 48f cold Holding, cream cheese sushi rolls 48F cold Holding Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. See Stop Sale Inside walk-in cooler Salmon 44F holding Coleslaw 44F cold Holding , cooked ribs 44-45F cold Holding Per operator products stored for 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Operator moved to walk-in freezer. Sitting out of temperature on sushi bar and on buffet bar Eel 83f cold Holding, Fish roe 65f, cold Holding, krab meat 58f cold Holding Mussels 49f cold Holding, cooked shrimp 48F cold Holding . Per operator items stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Operator decided to moved to time control and time marked **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 stored above cases with hot sauces Windex next to sauces hibachi station Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Per operator some employees are less than 60 days Emailed form to operator to be printed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:22 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.