Hibachi of Japan 5
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
27
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Hibachi of Japan 5, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Naples restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottles improperly stored over onion bag and soy sauce containers Operator removed the spray bottles to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored over clean plates. Operator removed the medicine container to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at hibachi station; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler 2 hours before the inspection. Operator placed ice on all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at server station. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with reach in cooler. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No cold and hot water provided to handwashing sink at server station. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Multiple boxes of single-service articles; cups, food containers improperly stored on floor at storage area and front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at server station. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
27
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken placed above raw shrimp in the reach in cooler that is across from cook flat top. Raw salmon was placed over ready to eat miso soup in the walk in cooler. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (48F - Cold Holding). Foods out of temperature for less than one hour. Operator moved foods to a working cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The handwashing sink in the server prep area is being blocked by a fridge.
31A-09-4
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. Operator has a copy of the employee reporting agreement, with no employee signatures.
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment in the back of kitchen not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing directly above clean dish area. Next to dish machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in the back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket full of potatoes in the walk in cooler, bucket of ginger at the sushi bar, bucket of miso paste in the storage area is stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
50
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches around hand wash sink next to food prep sink near cook line area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee using food prep sink to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to food prep sink near cook line blocked by trash container. Operator removed trash container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to food prep sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in side beverage/wait station. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Educated operator on fixing gap **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in hibachi station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink next to food prep sink near cook line area. **Warning**
29-11-4
35
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Refrigerator blocking Hand washing sink in server station
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles at bar area. Operator labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ductwork near walk in coolers in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near Walk in coolers.
36-17-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
70
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.At server area, hand washing sink is blocked by a refrigerator 9-21-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen doors in prep area.9-21-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. White rice being stored in a rubbermaid non-food grade garbage can.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, thermometer is reading 30F ambient is 49F
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 5-31-23 Hand washing sink in server area blocked by a refrigerator **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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 English and Spanish forms, employees began reading and filing out. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and ladies restroom doors not closing completely uc
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage area5-31-2023 **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Dishmachine has worn data plate, unable to read.
16-01-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Near storage area
35B-01-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Unable to read labels without a flashlight
38-04-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.at sushi bar**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
14-55-4
47
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine at 0 ppm after several attempts.Operator has set up triple sink for sanitation of washed items. Operator also called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in Cooler Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken Breast (49F - Cold Holding) Ambient Temperature 49F Operator said Chicken Just Delivered, Put All Chicken in Freezer To Cool Down Rapidly and Adjusted Walk-in Cooler Temperature to a lower setting
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Refrigerator Blocking Hand Sink, Server Station Near Restroom
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee Restroom No Hand soap
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in Cooler Thermometer Unaccurate
05-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Back Kitchen Area Wok Station.
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rusty shelves Repeat Violation from 5-24-2022 Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer near wok station in back kitchen area Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. In Sushi Area
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back Prep Area Near Walk-in Cooler Gaps, Drywall exposed Ductwork with holes and tape, insulation hanging down
36-32-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hibachi of Japan 5 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hibachi of Japan 5 on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hibachi of Japan 5?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Hibachi of Japan 5.
How does Hibachi of Japan 5 compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Hibachi of Japan 5 most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Hibachi of Japan 5's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hibachi of Japan 5 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hibachi of Japan 5 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 of Japan 5 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hibachi of Japan 5 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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