MIKATA BUFFET INC
3201 NW FEDERAL HWY 1 · JENSEN BEACH · Martin County · FL 34957
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live f,y landing on soda cups by handwash sink at sushi buffet; operator swatted it; **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Garbage bags used to cover raw chicken in walk-in cooler and ice cream in freezer Advised to remove
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests- dead lizard under ice machine at front server's station Advised to clean area; **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found- observed live roach under prep table by dry storage area at the back of the kitchen; operator killed it **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. rice (47-48F – Cooling)at 10:20 to 47F at 11:20 since 8:30; in walk-in cooler ; food stored in big plastic bins; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below; operator moved food containers in walk-in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at the prep station at the back;
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- used to dispense rice and soy sauce in dry storage Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- all vents throughout the cook line; prep areas; and main dining room – mold like parent and heavy dust build-up
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored- soda cups stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash Recommended to store properly
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting- plastic food containers in dry storage and food containers above three compartment sink
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair- multiple large areas missing tiles where concrete is exposed – at dishwasher area;
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken- used to store sugar
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust Used ceiling tiles stored above sauces, condiments, oils and opened container baking powder in dry storage at the back of the kitchen Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor- sauces in dry storage; chicken and boxes of foods in walk-in cooler #1; dumplings in walk-in cooler #2 Advised to store properly
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses- tongs used to flip foods stored on the gas pipes at cook line/ grill area; removed **Corrected On-Site**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair- inside the walk-in coolers;
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line Cooler at cold buffet heavy presence of food remains like shrimp, olives; heavy accumulation of grease like substance Walk-in cooler shelves food accumulation
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor- by handwash sink next to ice machine; by dishwasher area; and inside walking cooler
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed sprouts over washed vegetables in walk-in cooler #2 Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.