HOKKAIDO HIBACHI & SUSHI
16769 FISH HAWK BLVD, Lithia FL 33547 · 917-250-1299
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Employee finished eating on cook line and washed their bowl in the three compartment sink then handled plastic wrap to cover container. Educated manager and said she would speak to employee.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed to go menu underneath salmon being prepped on sushi station
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed white container in hand sink on sushi station. Water pitcher being filled in hand sink on cook line. Manager moved items
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Serve cooked rice, cooked noodles and cooked eggs and walking cooler not dated
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating by prep table in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of hood system soiled with accumulated grease Battering station shelf has accumulated debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water that was opened in make line cooler. Manager removed.
Stored food not covered. Container of fried rice in walk in cooler not covered. Manager covered rice.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line or dish area. Manager replaced towels
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer label wiped off in server station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on dry storage shelf next to clean bowls
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives in between make line and prep table. Manager removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water at 85f by rice cooker
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelving in walk-in freezer
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls in bins of rice, flour and panko crumbs
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour not labeled
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm, sanitizer was not pulling when trying to prime the machine. Manager set up three compartment sink and will call for service
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green mandolin slicer hanging on cook line soiled with food debris. Manager washed rinsed and sanitized
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by three compartment sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of yellow cleaner not labeled. Manager labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls in bins of rice, flour and panko crumbs
Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen shrimp and chicken on floor in walk-in freezer. Buckets of sauces on floor in walk in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water of 91f.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour not labeled
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over fried rice in walk in cooler. Manager moved
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. Four safe staff cards expired
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. In sushi station. Manager turned on
Food stored on floor. Observed box of whole sweet potatoes, stored on floor in walk in cooler
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to three compartment has bottles stored in it. Manager moved items
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at sushi station has container of water in it. Hand sink on cook line has water filter attached and has pitcher of water in the sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by three compartment sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by three compartment sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wooden shelving in walk in cooler that has food and mold like substance built up
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelving in walk in cooler and walk in freezer not sealed
Dec 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelving in dry storage and walk in freezer not sealed
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm. Manager reattached line and retested at 0ppm. Pump not working
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook handle raw shrimp rinse hands in three compartment sink with no soap
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.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. To right-side of three compartment sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in sushi hand sink. Also observed chef rinsing rag in hand sink as well. Observed water filter device attached to handsink in kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelving in dry storage and walk in freezer not sealed
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, noodles,cooked meat
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooking gaskets soiled
Stored food not covered. Rice in walk-in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.