HIBACHI
2730 SR 16 #118 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32092
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. In server room behind sushi area, bottle of Advil stored next to tea bags. Manager removed medicine from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/24. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on make line, raw chicken stored over ready to eat green beans. Manager moved raw chicken to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Upon entering kitchen, raw shell eggs (51F – Ambient) stored on make line out of refrigeration. Manager placed eggs back into walk in cooler to lower temperature. Manager stated eggs were on counter from less than 30 mins. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station by make line had metal scrubber in sink. Manager removed scrubber. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager unable to provide CFM. Manager stated he must have left it at home. **Warning**
Basic 10
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed three metal pans stored above triple sink did not air dry before stacking. Manager separated pans to dry properly.
36-73-4Basic – Floor, wall, and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Mop sink wall soiled.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Two cases of cooking oil next to fryers on make line. Behind door in kitchen, two containers of soy sauce on ground. All were removed from ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At server drink station behind sushi station, ice scooper in direct contact with ice. Manager lifted handle out of product. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease. Side of fryers have grease build up.
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. Screened in back door of establishment is torn and hanging.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored above flip top cooler not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet of right sided triple sinks leaking.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple orange wiping clothes on cutting board of make line not stored in sanitizer between uses. Manager placed clothes back in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Storage rack next to back door of establishment has unsealed wooden shelves.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:49 PM.
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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.