Bamboo Sushi Bar Hibachi Express Niceville

117 W John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Bamboo Sushi Bar Hibachi Express Niceville has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to the broader Niceville restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy cooler adjacent to fryers with torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained . Cutting board at apps station make bar .

22-02-4

Basic - Objectionable odors detected in area of drive thru window station.

36-64-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen / make line and ware wash area.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets on make line at apps station observed to be in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2024

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw repackaged seafood stored over Mochi ice cream and packaged desserts. Ready to eat foods relocated above raw seafood during the inspection. No cross contamination observed at time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Hot Sake tap located at sushi bar. Cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Apps station cutting board stained.

22-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and around door frame that opens to the outside. Side kitchen exterior door

35B-01-4

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated of dust. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Line expo cooler

29-49-6

Nov 29, 2022

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front Sushi Bar hand wash sink used for thawing frozen shrimp. Removed during the inspection Discussion conducted with manager and staff reference proper use of hand wash sinks. Hand wash only **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**

53B-14-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen above make line . **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Gap between wall and ceiling with exposed inner wall . Ware-wash back wall / ceiling.

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in sushi upright reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Florescent lights above cook line **Repeat Violation**

38-07-4

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

53B-14-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above multiple areas of kitchen, cook line and preparation stations.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen floor next to storage racks Boxed rice seasoning Manager removed from floor during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above rear cook line

38-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bamboo Sushi Bar Hibachi Express Niceville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bamboo Sushi Bar Hibachi Express Niceville on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bamboo Sushi Bar Hibachi Express Niceville?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Sushi Bar Hibachi Express Niceville.

How does Bamboo Sushi Bar Hibachi Express Niceville compare to other restaurants in Niceville?

Bamboo Sushi Bar Hibachi Express Niceville most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Niceville average of 97.

Has Bamboo Sushi Bar Hibachi Express Niceville's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bamboo Sushi Bar Hibachi Express Niceville have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bamboo Sushi Bar Hibachi Express Niceville means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bamboo Sushi Bar Hibachi Express Niceville inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bamboo Sushi Bar Hibachi Express Niceville is inspected around two times per year on average.

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