NAOKI JAPANESE CUISINE
3360 DIXIE HEY NE, Palm Bay FL 32905 · 321-951-2710
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Sent operator copy
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Alana, Rich, and Joseph all have no proof of training. All employees have been working more than 60 days.
Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler has torn gaskets on both doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap on bottom, approximately 1/2".
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two make tables no thermometer.
Apr 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Dish machine not sanitizing at 0 ppm, tried numerous times to correct.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over avocados.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.
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. Devon and Robert have not signed employee reporting agreement.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan wrote out with operator.
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. Alana, Rich, and Joseph all have no proof of training. All employees have been working more than 60 days.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license posted.
Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler has torn gaskets on both doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap on bottom, approximately 1/2".
Food stored on floor. Three buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs stored on oven handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 101f water.
Knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Five knives stored between wall and triple sink, removed for cleaning.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two make tables no thermometer.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was stolen and is gone from exterior of establishment.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid not closed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored to dry, in mop bucket.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Edward started two weeks ago and had not signed a reporting agreement.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Correctly using time as public health control for rice but did not have plan in writing. Inspector printed it for the operator.
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. Rich, Joseph, and Mia do not have food worker training. Must be completed within 60 days. Checked during next unannounced inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both male and female restrooms are not self closing.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under prep table in kitchen has torn gaskets on both doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door has gap underneath approximately 1".
May 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on make table door handle in kitchen and reach in cooler handle in bar
May 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on make table door handle in kitchen and reach in cooler handle in bar
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 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. Sent operator copy
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. Sent operator copy
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. Anthony
Food stored on floor. Ginger. Walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets Cookline
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water in make table
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw animal foods stored over ice cream in freezer
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink spray not labeled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw pork above stored over cooked shrimp in reach-in freezer
Shrimp date marked for the day it was portioned and placed in freezer, thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked
Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up in dining room
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.