ONIKU HIBACHI
4125 9 STREET SW #A101, Vero Beach FL 32968
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
■ Ordered shut AUG 26, 2026
The state ordered this kitchen closed. No return visit has cleared it to reopen, so it may not be trading.
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 17 live roaches under milk crate next to back door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 22 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee cleaned table in dining room and then scooped rice onto plant without washing hands
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 5 heads of lettuce in walk in cooler
Presence of live ants on floor under 3 bay sink and prep area. Live ants on dining room floor.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 17 live roaches under milk crate next to back door.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in hand sink next to 3 bay sink
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna on digital display menu. Operator has asterisk on physical menus.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on coolers have debris and grease.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Old soiled cardboard on floor under fryer
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Wet soiled cardboard used to line shelves in walk in
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Employee wiping steak with rag. Provided education. Tuna wrapped in paper towels in cooler.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Front counter make table draining into bucket with standing water
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on laundry detergent bucket. 1 dead roach on floor at front counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up and old food debris on floors throughout kitchen and under equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Gaskets on all coolers are soiled. Old food debris under toaster oven. Floor drains have build up under 3 bay sink Mop sink soiled with dirt and food debris Hand sinks soiled and have build up in basin
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler has accumulation of debris. Cook line make table cooler has mold like substance on top portion. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of raw chicken box used to store produce in walk in. Manager removed
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Back door
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Walk in cooler drain line has standing water
Stored food not covered. Cooked carrots in walk in
Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cook line
Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of sandwich cooler handle
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of grease under wok table. Old food debris under all equipment in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Heavy Grease build up on walls behind flat top grill. -Grease Build and old food debris between wok and flat top grill. -Hood filters have grease residue. -Cooler door handles and gaskets have build up
Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front counter
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line and back prep area hand sink blocked by bins and pots. Manager moved
No soap and paper towels provided at handwash sink next to 3 bay sink
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. All expired 9-1-2025
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bin. Manager removed
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Old and soiled cardboard Under kitchen equipment
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of sandwich cooler handle
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of grease under wok table. Old food debris under all equipment in kitchen
Interior of soup lid repaired with rusty screws. Manager removed lid
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass cooler. Manager put one in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Heavy Grease build up on walls behind flat top grill. -Grease Build and old food debris between wok and flat top grill. -Hood filters have grease residue. -Cooler door handles and gaskets have build up
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager removed
Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of raw chicken box used to store celery in walk in cooler. Manager removed
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go ramekins on floor at front counter
Unwashed vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food cut carrots in glass door cooler. Manager moved
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front counter
Sep 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed Tuna in ROP
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bins
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cookline equipment has grease buildup. Hood filters and wall above grill have grease buildup. Storage bins have food debris buildup
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 pieces of Ahi tuna thawed in sealed packaging
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food debris under fryers and cook line equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler is heavily soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Raw Shrimp no longer frozen sitting in colander in sink observed at 78f. Operator states shrimp has been sitting for 20 minutes. Advised to rapid chill
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager went next door to get sanitizer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl of Cooked chicken in Raw salmon container in make table Raw beef over washed and cut onions in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed Tuna in ROP
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No other managers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red tray being used to store raw salmon and tuna is soiled in old food debris
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bins
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cookline equipment has grease buildup. Hood filters and wall above grill have grease buildup. Storage bins have food debris buildup
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cooks using cloth rags to aid in beef preparation. Educated manager
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 pieces of Ahi tuna thawed in sealed packaging
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food debris under fryers and cook line equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler is heavily soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of raw chicken box to store prepped broccoli in walk in cooler. Manager moved to plastic bins
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Raw Shrimp no longer frozen sitting in colander in sink observed at 78f. Operator states shrimp has been sitting for 20 minutes. Advised to rapid chill
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began making order before washing hands. Educated employee
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator using bleach that does not disinfect in sanitizer bucket. Operator had Clorox bleach on site. Educated manager and advised to remake sanitizer buckets with disinfecting bleach.
Food with mold-like growth. Cut Lettuce in salad cooler. Manager discarded away.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Meat in shopping bags in walk in cooler -tuna and avocados wrapped in paper towels.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shrimp sitting on chicken in reach in freeer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried rice found at 122f. Machine is unplugged. Advised to reheat. 2nd temp 135f. Operator states it is still reheating. Rice was originally made at 1:30. 1 hour ago.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles are soiled on multiple coolers. Glass door is soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle sitting on cutting board Multiple opened water bottles in cooler with food for customers
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets being stored on boxes in dry storage
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Old food debris throughout kitchen and under equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing at water of 73°. Employee dumped water
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - small toaster oven heavily soiled in grease and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above wok -shelf that stores clean dishes and Togo containers is soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior of 2 door Glass cooler is heavily soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - reusing chicken box to store cut prepped veggies in walk in. - reuse of gloves when handling raw chicken. Employee is using single service gloves to move chicken to grill. Removing gloves and placing into cooler to reuse. Educated manager
Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam To go boxes on floor by mop sink. Manager picked up
Stored food not covered. Lid on Bulk bin of rice has cracks and holes
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and forks in container. Employee corrected
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24. Encouraged employee to get renewed during inspection. Provided phone number for customer service to renew license
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna and beef over ready to eat seaweed in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in hand wash sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In veggies and rice
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gaskets are soiled on make top cooler doors
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers throughout kitchen
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of chicken box used to store cut carrots in walk in cooler. Employee removed and put in food grade container
Stored food not covered. Chicken in reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna in rop that states to be removed that is partially frozen. Operator removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat carrots in glass cooler
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef make table
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cases of oil in front of sink in kitchen
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 showed up during inspection
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink in reach in cooler. Educated
Stored food not covered. Flour
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm corrected to 50 ppm
Oct 24, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies bathroom door doesn't latch
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All door handles soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill with auger attached
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line
Aug 23, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies bathroom door doesn't latch
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice bin
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All door handles soiled
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils found in standing water 81
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Carrots stored in chicken cardboard box
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill with auger attached
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.spices throughout kitchen missing labels
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Counted 8 live flies in kitchen, called supervisor on duty and told to put on next day callback
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. One sink had 5 gal buckets in front of it and another sink had pots and pans in front
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw chicken processed and stored in walk in not date marked
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies bathroom door doesn't latch
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice bin
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All door handles soiled
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils found in standing water 81°
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Carrots stored in chicken cardboard box
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill with auger attached
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.spices throughout kitchen missing labels
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.