AKIYO HIBACHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
5430 N MILITARY TRAIL STE 70, Jupiter FL 33458 · 954-471-6540
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 3 visits since July 2025
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3 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried rice (114F - Hot Holding) Observed in pan next to flat top grill in kitchen. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator, to place time stamp for remaining 3.75 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026014956 | Jan 7, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook handle soiled rag and then immediately grab clean plate without first washing hands. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed cook wash hands with no soap. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator. Cook washed hands properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (68F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored on cook line at room temperature. Per operator, rice was removed from cooler less than 1 hour ago. Operator moved rice back to walk in cooler to chill. cut iceberg (60F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in front counter reach in cooler. Per operator, item was removed from was moved from walk in cooler less than 3 hours ago. Operator moved item back to walk in cooler to chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaners stored above open container of ready to use silverware. Operator reorganized.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwashing sink foot controls blocked by buckets. Operator reorganized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen handwash sink. Operator provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle stored in ready to eat rice on cook line. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to in use cutting board in kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop stored directly on top of hot held rice by ice machine. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple old labels on in use food storage containers in walk in cooler.
Jan 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw calamari over French fries not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Advised operator to place French fries over calamari.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine blocked by storage rack.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Water pitcher in hand wash sink by register area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Degreaser spray bottle not labeled by back door. Advised operator to ensure all chemicals are labeled.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 10ppm) Operator added more bleach. Rechecked 50ppm chlorine sanitizer.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not in commercial packaging over French fries at chest freezer. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried rice (114F - Hot Holding) Observed in pan next to flat top grill in kitchen. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator, to place time stamp for remaining 3.75 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 hose connections at mop sink at rear of building.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator poured out half the water and added more water to chlorine sanitizer. Rechecked, 100ppm chlorine sanitizer.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. white rice (126F - Cooling) at 3:18; cooling since 3:03 - 121F at 3:39 - Observed in deep containers outside of cooler in kitchen area. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to place in shallow containers and place product in walk in cooler.; tofu (46F - Cooling) at 3:05; cooling since 11:30 - 45F at 3:28 - Observed double panned in water bath in top portion of flip top cooler by front register area. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator added ice to product and placed in lower portion of cooler.
Food stored on floor. Canned soda on floor by register, buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.