Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
39
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill's 39 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by a bleach bottle at mop sink area.operator reit **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen entrance, operator refilled it
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried chicken wings no date mark stored more than 24 hours in reach in cooler,
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink energy drink in prep station in kitchen, manager asked him to discarded the drink,
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn in kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Rice cooker and rice cooker interior soiled and grease buildup in kitchen
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler internal and shelves soiled and food debris buildup
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked wing not covered in reach in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled and wet wiping cloth on cutting board in kitchen, operator removed it to sanitizer bucket
21-09-4
39
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink sanitation test oven 200ppm. Operator reset it to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Triple sink not set up **Time Extended**
41-18-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting board stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Cutting board stains on prep cooler **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are not accurate, prep sink, prep cooler, hot hold unit, ice bin, blenders to make boba added at front counter. 7/12/24 operator was put on plan review warning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Spoke to Cindy in plan review, no plan has been received or submitted as of today. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottle drink on top of dish shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed rice sponge in standing water temperature 79 Degrees Fahrenheit **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink sanitation test oven 200ppm. Operator reset it to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. Operator removed chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting board stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink was blocked and stored other cleaning products by mop sink. Operator removed them **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are not accurate, prep sink, prep cooler, hot hold unit, ice bin, blenders to make boba added at front counter. 7/12/24 operator was put on plan review warning. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken 3 days ago no date marking in walk in cooler, operator date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottle drink on top of dish shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelves over 3 compartment sink **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in standing water temperature 85F on cooking range. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. We provided choking poster and operator will post it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Shared dumpster lid open **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board on prep cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
37
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee did not change gloves nor wash hands and grabbed tongs discussed with management the importance of hand washing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Cook not cracking egg **Time Extended**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Missing for 4 employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: No employee reporting agreement for employees **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
78
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter Cold holding: fried chicken 60 f employee moved to walk in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked zucchini see stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed broccoli walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee did not change gloves nor wash hands and grabbed tongs discussed with management the importance of hand washing **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked zucchini 83 f cooked at 11:00 am tempted at 2:25 pm **Warning**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Missing for 4 employees **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked kimchi cooked noodles cook chicken not dated walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
35
Jul 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Unable to license restaurant due to plan review remodel changes.Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Only observed in bathroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For chlorine **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At multiple hand washing sinks employee grabbed a roll of paper towels for one hand washing sink by counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans from 315061 2018 does not match with what is seen at time of licensing. The rice warmer table and prep table are not in correct order on plans on cook line. Ice machine was observed across from three compartment sink but not shown on previous plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen equipment on cooks line and around mop sink. **Warning**
36-73-4
55
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -3 cans of oyster sauce dented at seam and not segregated from food for public in dry storage area
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked vegetables (115F - Hot Holding) on 4 burner stove at far end of cook line. Inspector advised manager to reheat to 165 F for 15 seconds and hold at 135 F or higher
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shelled eggs stored over onions in walk-in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector printed copy of Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses for operator
11-07-5
Intermediate - 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. -No written plan available. Provided hard copy to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener on drying rack in dish area soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Hand washing station to the right of fryers at front of cook line
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand washing station next to mop sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler: -Macaroni salad prepared on 11/12 not date marked -Open jug of milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Knife between equipment on side of reach-in cooler next to rice cooker, across from wok. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on triple door reach-in cooler across from flat top grill
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Interior of ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor on cook line across from flat top grill, also walk-in cooler and storage area near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Cover for condenser missing on ice machine
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Multiple employees preparing orders with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cellphone on top of reach-in cooler next to blender
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Plate of employee pizza unmarked and not segregated from food to be served to the public in walk-in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. -Cardboard box in dishwashing area used to store trash
33-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl with no handle in large bin of rice next to prep table across from wok **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. -Employee had plate of fish on cook line being consumed while preparing food for public
12B-01-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. -3 cans of oyster sauce dented at seam and not segregated from food for public in dry storage area
08B-20-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Tanks next to ice machine in dishwashing area not secured
51-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet cloth stored on prep table next to rice cooker not stored in sanitizing solution -Wet cloth stored on top of cutting board of triple door reach-in cooler not stored in sanitizing solution
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Togo containers stored above reach-in cooler not inverted for protection
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in reach-in cooler across from flat top grill soiled with grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Food debris buildup on stovetop
22-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -Wet wiping cloth under cutting board on prep table next to walk-in cooler
21-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Handle in food in sugar container next to ice machine -Handle in food of raw chicken in reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
13
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed cup in hand sink by front counter. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by front counter. Manager placed paper towels by sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Training expired 12/2022. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager fixed to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense rice. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of cut vegetables on floor in walk in cooler. Multiple meat items on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between cooler and prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Utensil handle in seasonings, paper and garlic, in container. Manager moved spoons upright so handle is not in food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils for rice in container with standing water 82F. Manager removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of stovetop soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reusing milk gallon to store syrup in. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in walk in freezer not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
23
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at register handling cards, did not wash hands before beginning to prepare food. Discussed with manager.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of oyster sauce. Manager segregated cans. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at front kitchen. Hot water does not have enough pressure to wash hands and is less than 100F.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl used to dispense sugar and rice. Manager removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Dented cans of oyster sauce not segregated. Manager segregated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In cooler at front counter. Manager moved all employee food to bottom shelf and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill.
How does Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?
Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Land O' Lakes average of 76.
Has Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hawaii BBQ Seafood & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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