MIWA HIBACHI & SUSHI EXPRESS
10177 W COLONIAL DR, Ocoee FL 34761 · 407-473-4338
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Butter next to grill management added time mark.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Containers of medicines improperly stored. Over containers of food in kitchen
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 in warewash area.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cracked bulk food tub lids
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles in reach in cooler.
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One in cleaning supplies closet
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight buildup in left corner
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce in kitchen snd dry storage
Lights in hood not functioning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on drawer cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warewashing area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket of soiled water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic Togo container bowl used to scoop flour. Employee removed container from flour.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Prep table next to 3 compartment sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container inside soy sauce and sugar
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Prep table next to 3 compartment sink
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Utensil inside rice and sugar container
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Clean avocados and broccoli in Togo plastic bags. Employee removed and switched to food grade plastic bags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small plate and slicer in hws at front service counter. Employee removed.
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/ Manager arrived during inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink closest to kitchen back of the house across from griddle. Employee turned on water.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in sugar. Employee removed bowl.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Underneath prep table.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo plates at front service on griddle. Employee inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket in front of restrooms.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under prep table
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Staff turned over
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Used to repair torn gasket on reach in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice. Staff stood up scoop.
Mar 22, 2024□ 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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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. Sushi rice, manager added time mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on the soda fountain.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cabbage, outer leaves removed and then cut without washing prior.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli over cooked noodle in reach in cooler.
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Sushi rice, manager added time mark.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on the soda fountain.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cabbage, outer leaves removed and then cut without washing prior.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli over cooked noodle in reach in cooler.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Butter next to grill management added time mark.
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. Employee signed form
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned walls.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. In cornstarch. Manager removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Raw chicken and cabbage. Staff removed tongs.
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.