XIXI HIBACHI AND SUSHI
8750 GLADIOLUS DR 13, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-245-7507
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 3 visits since July 2025
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▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 operator with written procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Observed single-use plastic containers being used to store raw fish. Educated operator on not using single-use containers.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picking up item from floor and not washing hands before working with food. Educated employees. Employees washed hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee not washing hands properly, not taking gloves off to wash hands, and not using soap. Operator educated employee to wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw beef. Educated operator on separation of raw foods. Operator switched containers.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken between raw shrimp and raw beef. Operator placed raw chicken in proper place.
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed krab 52F cold hold, raw chicken 50F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded foods.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cloth stored inside handwash sink at front service area. Operator removed cloth.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on having test strips.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee with soiled apron.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cooking equipment along walls in kitchen. Educated operator on routine cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt on kitchen entrance curtains.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single-use gloves reused. Operator discarded gloves.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/mold-like substance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wiping cloths in sanitizer.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw chicken stored over frozen ice cream in reach in freezer at cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator switched containers.
Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Observed single-use plastic containers being used to store raw fish.
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 operator with written procedures.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Operator completed form.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towel used as food contact surface with raw fish.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at sushi bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container at beverage station. Operator labeled container.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and restroom.
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.