HIDEKO SUSHI & THAI LLC
737 8 AVE W #126, Palmetto FL 34221 · 941.722.1222
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in sticky Trap and 1 live roach in clean cooking pot in dry storage area. Observed 3 live Roaches in microwave and 1 live roach on prep shelf above prep counter in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026018913 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towel stored in cooked chicken container in reach in cooler near fryers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in back of house soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored in rice in a rolling container.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area not smooth or easily cleanable.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near kitchen broken and missing.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food containers uncovered and unprotected in reach in freezer in dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in sushi making area. Operator removed.
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut zucchini stored inside a to go bag in back of house reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored above orange slices and reach in cooler near sushi bar. Employee removed tuna from above slices.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser nozzles soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in back of house soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles on Cook line cracked and missing.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of lettuce stored on floor in dry storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooper in standing water measuring 108°F.
Open dumpster lid. Observed garbage dumpster lids left open in shared dumpster area.
Stored food not covered. Observed back of house reach in freezer with multiple containers storing food not covered or protected.
Mar 18, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle with no label near beverage cooler in front of house.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in rear of kitchen soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth or easily cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tile and missing from floor near cook line.
Mar 17, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 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 priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in sticky Trap and 1 live roach in clean cooking pot in dry storage area. Observed 3 live Roaches in microwave and 1 live roach on prep shelf above prep counter in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following item measuring Chicken (70F - Cold Holding) employee stating it was cooked the night before and stored over night in reach in cooler. Manager discarded chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following item measuring Chicken (70F - Cold Holding) employee stating it was cooked the night before and stored over night in reach in cooler. Manager discarded chicken.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle with no label near beverage cooler in front of house.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in rear of kitchen soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth or easily cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches at time of inspection found throughout kitchen in various spots.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tile and missing from floor near cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on floor near rear exit door of establishment.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee take a drink out of a cup then handle utensil without washing their hands. Instructed the operator on proper procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the counter: Rice (78F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler.
Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Only had records from 60 days past.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles. Operator landed some.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed heavy lime buildup inside the dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling tiles not smooth or easily cleanable throughout the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above the cook line. Operator removed them.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items scattered throughout the kitchen and dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple dry good containers stored in the floor of the storage area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed an ice scoop completely buried in ice. Operator removed it.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of pesticide stored next to a box of ginger in the back storage area. Employee removed the pesticide.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles though out the kitchen and storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 15 ceiling tiles in the kitchen and storage area showing water damage.
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment with washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked rice in the reach in cooler on the sushi line area. Employee removed the salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Rice in the sushi line area on time as a pubic health control with no time mark. Employee stated the rice had been on time for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed a time mark on the rice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of pesticide stored next to a box of ginger in the back storage area. Employee removed the pesticide.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles though out the kitchen and storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 15 ceiling tiles in the kitchen and storage area showing water damage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature on the cook line. Employee placed the chicken in the reach in cooler.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of Red Gold ketchup. Manager removed from shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp(57f) above rim on pan in kitchen flip top cooler. Operator stated chicken had only been in pan for 30-45 minutes. Operator placed in bottom of reach in.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked with container of eggs. Operator removed eggs.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in rear employee restroom.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan in place for sushi rice. Inspector will email.
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. Observed 3 food handler employees training expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid in it. Manager labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed five water damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses stored on shelf in food prep area. Manager moved. Observed employee cell phone and air pod case on shelf with clean dishes. Manager moved.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed several handles touching food in dry food bins. Flour, sugar and rice.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at rear employee restroom. Observed no handwashing sign in women's public restroom.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear exterior kitchen door.
Stored food not covered. Observed 2 contains of food not covered in back reach in freezer. Operator covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawing on prep table with no running water. Operator put away in reach in cooler.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medicine stored above the back left food prep area in the kitchen. Operator removed the containers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat vegetables in the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator moved the shrimp.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the back dry storage area: Rice (85F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs to get to room temperature. Operator placed rice in a reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed numerous employees wash their hands in the triple sink. Had the operator inform their employees on proper procedure.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with a sifter and ice inside and observed the sushi hand wash sink used to defrost fish. Had operator removed all items from hand wash sinks.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operators having time marked sushi rice and were able to describe the time as a public health control procedures but did not have a written plan. Emailed the operator a plan.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed numerous employee drinks stored above and next to food storage/prep areas in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed numerous employe phones stored above and with food in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cabbage stored on the floor of the dry storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple handle scoops in contact with food in the dry storage area.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food prep employee crack raw shell eggs and not wash hands before continuing cooking food. Owner coached employee on proper hand wash procedures.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink at wait station with no lid.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear exterior kitchen doors.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen doors with no door closer.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand sink and employee restroom.. Operator replaced towels.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy substance interior of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bins one with tempura and one with rice with deli containers used as scoops.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several small cutting boards heavily grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and cell phone on food prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of rear exterior door of kitchen.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear exterior door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles not labeled in kitchen. Operator labeled.
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.