TONBO HIBACHI GRILLE LLC
9310 US HWY 19 N, Port Richey FL 34668
Last inspected Apr 3, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
SEP 23
JUN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1small fly in kitchen 6 small flies in bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022057701 | Nov 8, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $600 |
| 3--2018016793 | Feb 22, 2018 | Apr 12, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tilapia package states to keep frozen until used, tilapia is completely thawed. Ahi tuna package states to remove from package before thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice left on counter, removed from refrigeration 1 hour ago, operator put back in walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in hand wash sink by sushi bar, operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at either hand wash sink in bar or hand wash sink in server area
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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. Operator unable to locate.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at wait station, inside of door of ice machine
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. Tilapia package states to keep frozen until used, tilapia is completely thawed. See stop sale Yellowfin tuna package states to thaw immediately before use p, 2 packages completely thawed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lift top on cook line
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook, total hand wash time was 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Yellowfin tuna, tilapia both state to remove from package before thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler at front counter - half And Half (46F - Cold Holding), operator states that it was in walk in cooler, moved to front this morning, moved back to walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tub under 3 compartment sink > 200 ppm. Operator emptied tub, did not refill Towel bucket by dish machine > 200 ppm,corrected to 50 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler on cook line Microwave interior
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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. Yellowfin tuna, tilapia both state to remove from package before thawing. See stop sale
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment Under hibachi grills in dining room Walls in kitchen Ceiling in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Wire racks in kitchen exterior of rice cooker Exterior of cooler, refrigerator Exterior of microwave Vent of 2 door cooler exterior Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line Frame around doors of reach in cooler Exterior of soap and paper towel dispenser
Jun 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flies in bar on and by soda gun
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At hibachi stations in dining room, In kitchen under equipment Walls in kitc
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire racks in kitchen exterior of rice cooker Vent of 2 door cooler Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line Frame around doors of reach in cooler Exterior of soap and paper towel dispensers
Jun 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 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. In walk in cooler - rice (51F - Cold Holding); made last night at approximately 8:30 pm, covered, see stop sale
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. 10 ppm after 3 cycles
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flies in bar on and by soda gun
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler - rice (51F - Cold Holding); made last night at approximately 8:30 pm, covered
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - rice (51F - Cold Holding); made last night at approximately 8:30 pm, covered see stop sale cooked carrots (44F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer spaghetti (44F - Cold Holding) Recheck - spaghetti 43F, carrots 39F
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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. Ahi tuna completely thawed, package states to remove from package before thawing, operator removed from package
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At hibachi stations in dining room, In kitchen under equipment Walls in kitc
Food stored on floor. Meat on freezer floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire racks in kitchen exterior of rice cooker Vent of 2 door cooler Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line Frame around doors of reach in cooler Exterior of soap and paper towel dispensers
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bulk seasoning in soiled containers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove top Interior of microwave on cook line Interior of reach in cooler at lift top Inside of nozzle of soda gun at bar Interior of ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls and floors in kitchen, sushi area, under hibachi tables in dining room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave Frame around doors of reach in cooler Gaskets of reach in cooler at end of cook line Soda gun in bar Doors of 3 door cooler in bar Wire shelving units in kitchen
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers reused for food storage
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked shell egg, changed glove with no hand wash
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bulk seasoning in soiled containers
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flies by soda gun in bar
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice machine at wait station has black mold like substance inside, water dripping from substance onto ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler -rice (55F - Cold Holding)made last night at approximately 8. See stop sale In sushi display - tilapia (44F - Cold Holding); Krab (47F - Cold Holding); salmon (44F); tuna (46F - Cold Holding) removed from walk in cooler at 10:30, operator put ice in case at end of inspection tina 45F, krab 46F, eel 35 F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove top Interior of microwave on cook line Interior of reach in cooler at lift top Inside of nozzle of soda gun at bar Interior of ice machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons, sponge stored in hand wash sink at sushi bar. Operator removed Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by rack Cook filled water pitcher in hand wash sink discussed with person in charge
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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 saki in walk in cooler completely thawed in package
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls and floors in kitchen, sushi area, under hibachi tables in dining room
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Ice
Food stored on floor. In kitchen and walk in cooler, buckets of sauce Cases of plastic bottles of juice on floor in bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave Frame around doors of reach in cooler Gaskets of reach in cooler at end of cook line Soda gun in bar Doors of 3 door cooler in bar Wire shelving units in kitchen
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers reused for food storage
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed produce over washed cut produce
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bulk spices in soiled containers.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1small fly in kitchen 6 small flies in bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in coolers on cook line Fry baskets
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. In wait station room, door gasket of ice machine fallen off door, in ice. See stop sale White Freezer in kitchen, gasket torn
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire racks in kitchen exterior of rice cooker
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados at sushi bar, have stickers.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Plastic utensils by sushi bar
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walls, floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen Under dish machine
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bulk spices in soiled containers.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1small fly in kitchen 6 small flies in bar
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon delivered fresh, no parasite destruction letter available.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar, Rice, sushi rice in trash containers
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. In wait station room, door gasket of ice machine in ice. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on cook line- lobster (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (49F - Cold Holding) scallops (48F - Cold Holding) squid (48F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (50F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (60F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door cooler on cook line - lobster (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (49F - Cold Holding) squid (48F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (50F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (60F - Cold Holding in cooler over night, temperatures not taken today. At front counter sushi bar - scallops(48F - Cold Holding) yellowtail (38F - Cold Holding) salmon (46F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); in Walk in cooler over night, operator moved back to walk in cooler, moved to sushi counter at 11, 1.5 hours ago, see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in warmer on cook line -rice ( - Hot Holding), made this morning. Operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in coolers on cook line Fry baskets
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge hand wash sink at sushi bar
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
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/ Timothy N. Not present 1 sushi cook, 1 server, 2 cooks
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook, put hat on.
Equipment in poor repair. In wait station room, door gasket of ice machine fallen off door, in ice. See stop sale White Freezer in kitchen, gasket torn
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At wait station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire racks in kitchen exterior of rice cooker
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados at sushi bar, have stickers.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Plastic utensils by sushi bar
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walls, floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen Under dish machine
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.