O! HIBACHI LLC
5187 S UNIVERSITY DR, Davie FL 33328 · 6263487278
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019054578 | Oct 14, 2019 | Dec 13, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near the 3 compartment sink with a brush in it. Operator removed item from handwashing sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several plastic containers with wet nesting. Operator stored to allow air drying.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Turbo air cooler; cooked rice (60F - Cooling); cooked pasta (50F - Cooling). Per operator food cooling since last night. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Turbo air cooler; cooked rice (60F - Cooling); cooked pasta (50F - Cooling). Per operator food cooling since last night. See stop sale
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler Turbo air
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen HOT CASE - assorted fried chicken (122-133F - Hot Holding). Per employee cooked and in unit from 10:45am. Chicken removed and placed in oven to reheat and temperature of unit increased.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in bulk flour and rice on dry goods shelf.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean cam to containers on shelf by back door and pans above triple sink not inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on dry goods shelf with canned goods.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees at make line wearing watches. Employees removed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Customer self service bottled lemonades missing label for production location and date.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottled waters in several reach in coolers in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoned flour containers by fryer not labeled.
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen and put on gloves without first washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand wash sink blocked by cutting board. Operator removed
Food being prepared outside. Establishment preparing bulk oxtail outside on gas burners in lidded pots. Establishment also has smokers that are used for bulk cooking. Operator shut down gas burners and moved pots of oxtail inside
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 85F on cook line. Operator moved utensils to ware washing area and discarded water
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Plastic bottles, single service packaging stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash at front counter hand wash sink. Operator started to remove
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 no proof that employee informed of her responsibilities for 1 employee.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored on top shelf in reach in cooler not identified or segregated from restaurant food items.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed a female employee engaging in food preparation with long ineffective hair restraint.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed interior of ikon refrigerator soiled with old food residue.
Standing water in bottom of ikon reach-in-cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed seasoning removed from the original container not labeled.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with coconut milk at dry storage area. Operator informed and stop sale issued.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Operator relocate raw chicken to bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked pasta cold held in reach in cooler at 46F. Per operator,pasta transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer pasta to reach in freezer for quick chill.
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 returned during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 12:10 p.m. no date marked on oxtail gravy stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, item was cooked on 09/11/2024 before noon.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in refrigerator not segregated or identified from restaurant foods.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense powder seasoning in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container with jerk seasoning stored on kitchen floor.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed containers with drinks stored on dry storage floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.