HIKARI
9472 HARDING AVE, Surfside FL 33154 · 9172804165
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015026348 | May 18, 2015 | Dec 8, 2015 | $640 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for sushi rice at front counter with no written procedures. Operator was provided form via email.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license was displayed at the time of the inspection.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer and in white chest freezers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed inspection report was printed at the time of the inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink at cook line, and restrooms missing hand wash signs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line soiled with black mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on shelf near dish machine area.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of cut cauliflower stored on hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Employee removed container.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on paper towels at both hand wash sinks in kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at storage room.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in storage room and at dish machine area showing water damage.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Manager provided waste receptacle with cover.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Employee removed tongs.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting boards at cook line. Employees removed wet wiping cloths.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb in walk in cooler missing shield.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink at front counter missing hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside of reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris. Observed fan guards inside of walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards inside of walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator.
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.form was provided to operator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 boxes with French Fries on the floor inside walk in cooler and 2 plastic containers with cooked beans on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket,
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dishwasher
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6801 SW 8 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area.
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.