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MIKATA BUFFET INC

3201 NW FEDERAL HWY 1 · JENSEN BEACH · Martin County · FL 34957

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 27, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3428404
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8702484
DBPR license5301302

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#15High Priority35A-02-6

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#16High Priority14-31-5

High 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

#17High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests- dead lizard under ice machine at front server's station Advised to clean area; **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#18High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#19Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at the prep station at the back;

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – 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

#4Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored- soda cups stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash Recommended to store properly

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting- plastic food containers in dry storage and food containers above three compartment sink

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair- multiple large areas missing tiles where concrete is exposed – at dishwasher area;

#7Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken- used to store sugar

#8Basic08B-36-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – 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

#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair- inside the walk-in coolers;

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – 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

#13Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor- by handwash sink next to ice machine; by dishwasher area; and inside walking cooler

#14Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed sprouts over washed vegetables in walk-in cooler #2 Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.