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TONBO HIBACHI GRILLE LLC

9310 US HWY 19 N · PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34668

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3468602
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779599
DBPR license6113034

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tilapia package states to keep frozen until used, tilapia is completely thawed. Ahi tuna package states to remove from package before thawing. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice left on counter, removed from refrigeration 1 hour ago, operator put back in walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in hand wash sink by sushi bar, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at either hand wash sink in bar or hand wash sink in server area **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to locate. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at wait station, inside of door of ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia package states to keep frozen until used, tilapia is completely thawed. See stop sale Yellowfin tuna package states to thaw immediately before use p, 2 packages completely thawed **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lift top on cook line **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.