HIBACHI OF JAPAN 3
4085 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY STE 115, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239.313.7879
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in standup double door reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved chicken to lowest shelf during inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed plastic bottle of Tylenol on top of bulk bag of rice in storage area. Operator removed medicine from restaurant.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scrubbing pad inside hand washing sink at cook line. Operator removed pad.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed large wooden bowl stored on top of reach in cooler used to make rice.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex spray bottle stored over ready to eat seaweed wraps. Operator moved spray bottle.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed large wooden bowl and wooden utensil used to make rice on top of stand up reach in cooler and reach in freezer in prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk rice in storage bin unlabeled in prep kitchen. Operator labeled during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over unwashed mushrooms in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved mushrooms.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and broken gaskets at reach in cooler at front counter.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in standup double door reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved chicken to lowest shelf during inspection.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container used as scoop in bulk rice bin. Operator removed item.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed large wooden bowl and spoon used for sticky rice on top of reach in freezer in kitchen area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat chopped onions in rice on cook's line. Operator moved onions to separate reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on prep table in kitchen area. Operator moved item.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden sushi rice bowl on top of standup reach in cooler across from fryers.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen.
Food stored outside. Observed jugs of oil stored on floor in kitchen.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood sushi rice bowl. Operator removed bowl from use.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee cutting raw chicken then wash hands using no soap. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above prep area next to oven.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave by back prep sink has interior paint peeling and corroded metal inside door.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cracked gasket on reach in cooler door on sushi station.
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.