Hibachi of Japan 3
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Hibachi of Japan 3 stretching back to 2023. On Dec 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “working containers of food removed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 89, which Hibachi of Japan 3's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex spray bottle stored over ready to eat seaweed wraps. Operator moved spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk rice in storage bin unlabeled in prep kitchen. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed large wooden bowl and wooden utensil used to make rice on top of stand up reach in cooler and reach in freezer in prep area.
14-06-4
78
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat chopped onions in rice on cook's line. Operator moved onions to separate reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on prep table in kitchen area. Operator moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden sushi rice bowl on top of standup reach in cooler across from fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
78
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee cutting raw chicken then wash hands using no soap. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above prep area next to oven.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave by back prep sink has interior paint peeling and corroded metal inside door.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cracked gasket on reach in cooler door on sushi station.
14-10-4
67
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on apron then put ready to eat food in microwave. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on cooks line with clear liquid unlabeled. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as a scoop in bulk rice. Operator removed from rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by back exit door in kitchen. Operator secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
70
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk rice in plastic bin unlabeled. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on kitchen equipment. Operator dumped out. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hibachi of Japan 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hibachi of Japan 3 on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hibachi of Japan 3?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hibachi of Japan 3.
How does Hibachi of Japan 3 compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Hibachi of Japan 3 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.
Has Hibachi of Japan 3's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hibachi of Japan 3 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hibachi of Japan 3 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 Hibachi of Japan 3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hibachi of Japan 3 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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