Hibachi Buffet
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Hibachi Buffet, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Hibachi Buffet's latest score of 50 falls below the Deerfield Beach average of 83. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
15
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked crabs. Chef moved crabs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
70
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.form emailed
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in water, chef removed from water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
74
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door flip top cooler on cook line at beef (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to working coolers and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork and raw shrimp. Chef moved all items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels full but not dispensing Chef fixed paper towel dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Form emailed
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
58
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 in walk in cooler chef moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.paper towels dispenser not working at hand wash sink on cook line
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitch
36-37-5
74
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked pork in 2 door glass slider in front of cook line. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut off container used as rice scoop. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
74
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked noodles in cookline flip top. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Cookline flip top - raw beef and chicken in top section of flip top - seafood stored under in lower section. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing. Chlorine 100ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Buffet - Cold line and 2 hot lines. Per operator items were placed out approximately 2 hours ago. Reviewed proper procedures for Time as a Public Health Control and operator properly marked on chart. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - 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/ PIC - Joseph Xiao. Certified Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. 2 cutting boards in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator made solution and stored towels properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hibachi Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hibachi Buffet on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hibachi Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hibachi Buffet.
How does Hibachi Buffet compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Hibachi Buffet most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Hibachi Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hibachi Buffet have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hibachi Buffet 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 Hibachi Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hibachi Buffet is inspected around four times per year on average.
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