Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HOKKAIDO JAPANESE HIBACHI & SUSHI

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3468982
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779979
DBPR license6602941

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used for mushrooms. Recommend to use Bounty brand paper towels because they are food grade. Employee removed and changed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle next to single serve container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash debris found in sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. R.C.

Basic 10

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee items found next to food items and plates. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Salt and sauce. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stores between handsink and ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temp at 126f. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. 3 bulbs out under hood system.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sushi bar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor in walk in cooler.

#9Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks found in cooler. Recommend to place in a container with employee sign. Manager removed and placed in designated employee area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall of mop sink area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 3:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 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.