Hayashi Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Hayashi Japanese Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens average 81, so Hayashi Japanese Restaurant trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
61
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed and filled out during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
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. Printed and posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink at sushi rice used for purposes other than handwashing- blocked by basket with chemicals Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged over boxes of raw shrimp in reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen Advised to reverse
08A-17-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- at the back of the kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment- cooler and prep table at cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface- from ice maker at the back of the kitchen
29-03-4
74
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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. Walk in cooler - raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); fresh shell eggs (60F - Cold Holding) operator states held in walk in cooler overnight and more than 4 hours cooler - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); fresh shell eggs (60F - Cold Holding) operator states held in walk in cooler overnight and more than 4 hours cooler - see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Operator to highlight signature rolls that contain raw fish. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler - all TCS foods range between 54-55F. Operator contacted technician- operator will not use the walk in cooler for TCS foods until unit can maintain TCS foods at 41F or below. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Next to 3 compartment sink sugar, flour bins directly on the floor - operator moved 6 above. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
61
Jan 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hayashi Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hayashi Japanese Restaurant on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Hayashi Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Hayashi Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Hayashi Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hayashi Japanese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hayashi Japanese Restaurant 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 Hayashi Japanese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hayashi Japanese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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