ONIKU HIBACHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
4882 N KINGS HWY, Fort Pierce FL 34951 · 772-577-6368
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
1 Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On cook's line. Manager killed and discarded on site. Next unannounced.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023037522 | Apr 11, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 | $200 |
| 4--2020014072 | Mar 3, 2020 | Aug 25, 2020 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs above prepped carrots in walk in cooler, manager removed product
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cases of oil in front of hand sink next to triple sink. Manager moved oil
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to triple sink. Operator replaced towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to triple sink.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in chicken on on prep table, manager removed bowl.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Mens bathroom door
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front hand sink very slow draining
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Walk in cooler cooked fried rice 49F cooling, cooked noodles 49F cooling. Per manager, items were cooked last night and now found at 11:30am. Manager removed from walk in cooler to discard. Also, stated staff was going in and out of cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw marinated chicken in pan over washed corn in reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked noodles and fried rice.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed off hands in three compartment sink. Advised to use hand washing sink located next to it. Manager educated employee.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red liquid in bottle. Manager labeled.
1 Dead roaches on premises. Under stove. Manager removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop raw chicken. Manager placed tings there.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men's bathroom.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Sink at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp in three compartment sink thawing at room temperature. Advised to run cool running water.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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1 Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On cook's line. Manager killed and discarded on site. Next unannounced.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken not in commercially packaging over frozen fries and frozen edamame in freezer. Manager removed.
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/. B.W. 2-10-20
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager placed at sink.
1 Dead roaches on premises in front of reach in cooler on cook's line. Manager removed.
Both Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Manager aware.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar. Manager replaced bowl with utensils with handle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks in back of kitchen.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard placed under fryers heavily soiled. Informed Manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in dining room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil.
Light not functioning. 3 light bulbs under hood.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar. Manager corrected.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. One employee washed knifes, with out using any sanitizer, put back in service. Informed Manager and educated. Set up sanitation solution.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in raw chicken on line. Informed Manager.
Food stored on floor. One white bucket in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Beef inside cooks cooler. One pan of chicken in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind hand in back station. Behind three compartment sink.
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw cut beef over raw scallops. Operator removed to store correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager stated all have been in cooler overnight. Shredded Cheese 51F Corn off cob 55F Raw ahi tuna 57F Raw Ground ahi tuna 54F Raw Salmon 56F Tofu 72F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in hand wash sink. Operator removed.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went next door to purchase sanitizing bleach.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator added soap during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salmon,tuna, corn no date mark in glass cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go bowl in rice bin.
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. Tuna in rop packing stating to remove before thawing found already thawed in walk in cooler. Educated manager and tuna was thrown out.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water reading 109F. Operator added hot water.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by front counter
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of chicken cardboard box to store cut broccoli
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices not labeled on cooks line
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over peeled carrots
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. Provided a copy via email. Had previously printed a 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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bin of sugar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Food stored on floor. Cases of mayonnaise
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under soda dispenser dirty. 2. Fan above front counter has a heavy build up of dust
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Peel zucchini placed back into cardboard box in which they arrived
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 over bin of flour.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In back room next to upright freezer soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, chicken spices
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.