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HIBACHI2U

1121 HOLLAND DR STE 25, Boca Raton FL 33487

Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS6007189
Grade history
DEC 23
OCT 24
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found...two live roaches crawling on the wall at dishwashing area. Operator killed
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Not provided Time Extended
Apr 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....Rice 51F at walk in cooler. Per employee Rice was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw beef above broccoli at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.... Approximately 100 rodent droppings in throughout storage room by entrance door. 5 rodent droppings underneath, by the mop sink at kitchen. 5 rodent droppings in condemned and spices storage container at kitchen. 7 rodent droppings shelf underneath prep table at cook line 2 rodent droppings on the prep table at kitchen. Approximately 20 rodent droppings underneath table at office by kitchen,
High priority/35A-04-4
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less...multiple boxes shell eggs at room temperatures at 79F. Eggs was delivered yesterday. Stop sale issue.
High priority/03A-03-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....Rice 51F at walk in cooler. Per employee Rice was cooked yesterday.... Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less...multiple boxes shell eggs at room temperatures at 79F. Eggs was delivered yesterday.
High priority/01B-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths...Chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · Not Provided Time Extended
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 5, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
High priority/22-12-5
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce....raw chicken above carrots in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found...two live roaches crawling on the wall at dishwashing area. Operator killed
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths...Chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Basic/14-05-4
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure...employee cutting lettuce with bare hands, employee stated that he washed hands before cutting lettuce. Employee washed hands again and putting gloves on hands.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation...cutting lettuce and raw beef in same table without proper separation. Lettuce touching beef containers. Employee removed lettuce.
High priority/08A-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less...eggs stored in room temperature at prep station being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed eggs to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...rice 56F in to go cooler, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours, employee putting ice in food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb...employee removed hose Bibb
High priority/29-34-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-32-5
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent...stored chemicals at tree compartment sink.
Basic/16-15-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at dishwashing area.
Basic/24-05-4
Food stored on floor....carrots, onion in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils...sticky utensils after washing.
Basic/16-48-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4

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.