OEC HIBACHI SUSHI
711 EDGEWOOD AVE N, Jacksonville FL 32254 · 904-387-1238
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
OCT 24
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JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on wall next to hand sink. Manager killed 1 live roach crawled from behind the fire extinguisher sign
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023041800 | May 22, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple dishes stored in hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Person in charge removed all items from sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items prepared within past 3 days but more than 24 hours prior with no date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored by hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves with food items on top throughout kitchen area.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on back prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature by three compartment sink. Person in charge placed chicken in sink and turned on running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board on flip top cooler on cook line and not in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cream cheese in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple containers of dish soap stored over food items in walk-in cooler that's being utilized as dry storage. Person in charge rearranged food items and chemicals to proper storage levels.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked noodles at temperatures of 72-79F stored in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated noodles were cooked 1hr45 mins prior. Noodles were in a deep bowl covered with plastic wrap in walk-in cooler. Wrap was removed to allow cooling.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored at three compartment sink. Person in charge stated chemical was cleaner and labeled accordingly.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining multiple food contact shelves throughout establishment.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed spice container with hollow handle used as scooping device at wok station. Container has been cut in half for scooping. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excess build up of garbage and debris on ground around dumpster and nearby storage shed in garbage enclosure.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed shopping carts, appliances, food items, and bedding stored around dumpster area. Dumpster area has been utilized into a housing area for homeless individuals.
Apr 4, 2025□ 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib near take out window
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men's restroom door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 spray bottles with oil stored inside. Not labeled
Apr 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Salmon stored cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler, manager stored correctly
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on wall next to hand sink. Manager killed 1 live roach crawled from behind the fire extinguisher sign
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib near take out window
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in sugar and soy sauce
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in bucket under hand sink next to triple sink 4 dead roaches under back prep table across from triple sink 2 dead under prep table near rice cooker
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of raw chicken on floor of walk in freezer, moved off floor
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men's restroom door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 spray bottles with oil stored inside. Not labeled
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish items and raw shrimp stored over container of cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved cooked noodles to top shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee beverage stored on hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish eggs person in charge stated only go on the California Roll. California Roll not identified as containing raw food items on paper menu located on front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on front line. Person in charge provided soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with brown chemical person in charge stated was cleaner under shelf by rice hot holding station. Person in charge labeled spray bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear single service container used for scooping flour across from three compartment sink with no handle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board stored on shelf across from three compartment sink with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed black reach in cooler in kitchen area next to wok station person in charge indicated was only employee food. Employee removed pooled eggs from reach in cooler and added them to wok for fried rice used for hot holding.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under three compartment sink with mold like substance build up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in flour container across from three compartment sink with handle in contact with product.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed box of to go containers on chair stored next to bed person in charge stated was for sleeping quarters. Sleeping quarters without any partitioning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on front line. Soiled gaskets and frames on walk-in cooler door. Soiled hood filters above flat top grill.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon was placed over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator removed salmon from above vegetables.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken was placed over prepped broccoli. Operator removed chicken from above broccoli.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top reach in cooler on make line behind flat top stove cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Cream cheese was over cool line. Operator placed in reach in cooler below to drop temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals were stored next to unwrapped paper towels. Operator removed paper towels.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station by triple sink had dirty dishes in sink. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At spice rack on dry goods storage room, multiple containers were using to go cups as scoopers. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone.
Floor, walls and or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling tiles throughout establishment soiled. Walls behind to triple sink are soiled. Floors of walk in freezer are soiled. Wall behind wok station in kitchen is soiled.
Food stored on floor. Two jugged containers of soy sauce were on ground. Operator removed from ground.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter above flat top where rice is cooked missing one filter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong placed on handle in front of fryer close to ground. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scooper in container of flour next to walk in cooler in direct contact with flour. Operator removed.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. In back room by back door of establishment, living quarters had public food stacked against wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at wok station and flat top stove soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle on same shelf as customer drinks in reach in cooler by drive thru window. Operator removed employee drink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored at dry storage room not inverted. Operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. Two pans of raw chicken in walk in cooler were not covered/protected. Operator added cover.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth at wok station and flat top stove were not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator removed cloths.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pot stored on ledge of handwash sink at prep area. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At rice station, spray bottle identified as cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sinks in men's and women's restroom turned off.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door closer disconnected.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In drink reach-in cooler, cardboard used on top shelf under bottle drinks. Operator removed cardboard.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In drink reach-in cooler, pot of food identified as personal, stored with customer drinks. Operator moved to employee reach-in cooler.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/have accumulation of debris. Wall next to back wok station soiled. Floor under fryers has grease build up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At front cook line, top shelf of reach-in freezer has ice build up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At front cook line, tongs stored on front handle of fryer. Operator moved tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In back kitchen area, exterior of fried crunchy breading containers have grease build up. In walk-in cooler, exterior of shrimp sauce container soiled. At front cook line, toaster and printer have grease build up. Storage cabinet under sushi station, handle and surrounding area have grease build up. At front cook line, gasket on reach-in freezer soiled. At front cook line, lower shelves on cart have grease build up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in prep sink with standing water. Operator placed under running water.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom in dining room covered with plastic.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At wok station, wet towel on prep counter. Operator removed.
Jul 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.