OKINAWA RAMEN & HIBACHI
11166 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill FL 34609 · (352) 600-7206
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 27 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly, flying around the sauce bottles on the prep table in the kitchen area. The operator killed the fly and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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. The operator changed the bucket. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher recheck (Chlorine 100ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat food in the reach in cooler. The operator moved the beef.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrubber in the hand sink by the cook line. The operator moved over the scrubber.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand sink by the cook line area. The operator placed paper towels.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks not secured. The operator changed up the tanks.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under on the right side of the cook line under the equipment is soiled with grease.
Food stored on floor. A bag of carrots on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator moved the bag off the floor.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The operator moved the drink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several bottles not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles.
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 53F on shelf in kitchen. Operator states they were delivered at 12. Operator moved to walk in cooler rechecked temperature 45F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by container of clean cups sitting on top of sink. Cooks line hand sink blocked by rack and sauce buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooks line closest to wall
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cooks line closest to wall No soap in dish area hand sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of purple liquid on counter in prep kitchen. Operator labeled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter in kitchen Operator added to bucket
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly, flying around the sauce bottles on the prep table in the kitchen area. The operator killed the fly and sanitized the area.
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand sink in the corner across from the cook line is blocked with soy sauce buckets.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand wash sink in the dishwasher area had a bucket with dishes in it. The operator moved the bucket.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle by the dishwasher area. The operator labeled the bottle.
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The hand sink in the corner across from the cook line and the hand sink in the dishwasher area.
Jun 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees without hair restraints engaging in food preparation.
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mussels (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line stacked above fill line. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Rice (118F - Hot Holding) in instant pot on cook line near rice warmers. Operator stated it has been in holder for less than 4 hours. Operator had employee start to reheat product.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink blocked with containers and at end of cook line with sauce containers on shelf. Employees moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink to the right of the dishmachine area. Employee replaced and corrected.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator placed soap.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees without hair restraints engaging in food preparation.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Lower pipe has leak at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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