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HIBACHI OF JAPAN 5 LLC

5425 AIRPORT-PULLING RD, Naples FL 34109 · 239-216-8960

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats108
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103097
Grade history
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches around hand wash sink next to food prep sink near cook line area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at far end corner of kitchen by three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. Observed two containers of miso paste with mold like growth. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-07-4
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/. 7 food handlers present at time of inspection without a CFM present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Observed dish racks soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce container stored on floor next to walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with reach in cooler.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No cold and hot water provided to handwashing sink at server station.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · No cold and hot water provided to handwashing sink at server station. Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at server station.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
Basic/33-12-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · I'm Time Extended
Multiple boxes of single-service articles; cups, food containers improperly stored on floor at storage area and front counter.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Single-service portion cups improperly stored on floor at front counter. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored over clean plates. Operator removed the medicine container to proper storage.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at hibachi station; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler 2 hours before the inspection. Operator placed ice on all items.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical spray bottles improperly stored over onion bag and soy sauce containers Operator removed the spray bottles to proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with reach in cooler.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at server station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No cold and hot water provided to handwashing sink at server station.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at server station.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4/Warning
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
Basic/33-12-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator removed the phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near cook line.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Multiple boxes of single-service articles; cups, food containers improperly stored on floor at storage area and front counter.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken placed above raw shrimp in the reach in cooler that is across from cook flat top. Raw salmon was placed over ready to eat miso soup in the walk in cooler. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (48F - Cold Holding). Foods out of temperature for less than one hour. Operator moved foods to a working cold holding unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The handwashing sink in the server prep area is being blocked by a fridge.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has a copy of the employee reporting agreement, with no employee signatures.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Bathroom located inside establishment in the back of kitchen not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling tile missing directly above clean dish area. Next to dish machine.
Basic/36-36-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in the back kitchen area.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bucket full of potatoes in the walk in cooler, bucket of ginger at the sushi bar, bucket of miso paste in the storage area is stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Operator switched containers.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches around hand wash sink next to food prep sink near cook line area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee using food prep sink to wash hands.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to food prep sink near cook line blocked by trash container. Operator removed trash container.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to food prep sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in side beverage/wait station.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Educated operator on fixing gap
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in hibachi station.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink next to food prep sink near cook line area.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Refrigerator blocking Hand washing sink in server station
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles at bar area. Operator labeled bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ductwork near walk in coolers in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near Walk in coolers.
Basic/36-17-5
Jun 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.At server area, hand washing sink is blocked by a refrigerator 9-21-23
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen doors in prep area.9-21-23
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.At server area, hand washing sink is blocked by a refrigerator 9-21-23
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees trained 9-1-2019
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in prep area has unsealed areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen doors in prep area.9-21-23
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.9-21-2023
Basic/14-55-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. White rice being stored in a rubbermaid non-food grade garbage can.
High priority/14-15-4
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, thermometer is reading 30F ambient is 49F
Intermediate/05-05-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 5-31-23 Hand washing sink in server area blocked by a refrigerator
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with English and Spanish forms, employees began reading and filing out.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and ladies restroom doors not closing completely uc
Basic/32-04-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage area5-31-2023
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Dishmachine has worn data plate, unable to read.
Basic/16-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Near storage area
Basic/35B-01-4
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Unable to read labels without a flashlight
Basic/38-04-4
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.at sushi bar
Basic/14-55-4/Repeat Violation

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.