HIBACHI, SUSHI, RAMEN, BENTO, BOBA TEA
700 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY #3 · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In multiple reach in coolers. Raw beef, raw chicken and raw fish stored over vegetables. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler across from flat top watermelon (78F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F – Cold Holding); beef (53F – Cold Holding). Items are stored above fill line **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time marking for tempura and carrots.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at faucet with hose attached to nozzle in rear of kitchen
Intermediate 7
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sinks in kitchen used as dump sinks.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Philadelphia roll, lobster volcano roll, Kani salad, ramen section, smoked salmon on Togo and in house menus. Operator marked each menu **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 2 employees have certificates Tonny And Fnu
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided documentation. Reviewed and filled in information **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over make line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen employees put on hats **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of ginger behind sushi bar and plastic bottles in office/storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils stored in standing water at 112°F. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind sushi bar. Provided signage **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken being thawed in standing water. Operator dumped water and placed in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:48 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.