Inspection Report

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ONIKU HIBACHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

4882 N KINGS HWY · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34951

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3494584
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8862719
DBPR license6603190

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 Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – 1 Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On cook's line. Manager killed and discarded on site. Next unannounced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken not in commercially packaging over frozen fries and frozen edamame in freezer. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. B.W. 2-10-20

#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager placed at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 1 Dead roaches on premises in front of reach in cooler on cook's line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Both Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Manager aware.

#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar. Manager replaced bowl with utensils with handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks in back of kitchen.

#5Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard placed under fryers heavily soiled. Informed Manager.

#6Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in dining room.

#7Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk oil. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. 3 light bulbs under hood.

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.