Hideko Sushi & Thai
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Hideko Sushi & Thai stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Hideko Sushi & Thai's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle with no label near beverage cooler in front of house. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in rear of kitchen soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth or easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tile and missing from floor near cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in sticky Trap and 1 live roach in clean cooking pot in dry storage area. Observed 3 live Roaches in microwave and 1 live roach on prep shelf above prep counter in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following item measuring Chicken (70F - Cold Holding) employee stating it was cooked the night before and stored over night in reach in cooler. Manager discarded chicken. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following item measuring Chicken (70F - Cold Holding) employee stating it was cooked the night before and stored over night in reach in cooler. Manager discarded chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle with no label near beverage cooler in front of house. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth or easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches at time of inspection found throughout kitchen in various spots. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tile and missing from floor near cook line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on floor near rear exit door of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in rear of kitchen soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
45
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee take a drink out of a cup then handle utensil without washing their hands. Instructed the operator on proper procedures.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the counter: Rice (78F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Only had records from 60 days past.
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles. Operator landed some. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed heavy lime buildup inside the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling tiles not smooth or easily cleanable throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above the cook line. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items scattered throughout the kitchen and dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple dry good containers stored in the floor of the storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed an ice scoop completely buried in ice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
41
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of pesticide stored next to a box of ginger in the back storage area. Employee removed the pesticide. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles though out the kitchen and storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 15 ceiling tiles in the kitchen and storage area showing water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
74
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked rice in the reach in cooler on the sushi line area. Employee removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Rice in the sushi line area on time as a pubic health control with no time mark. Employee stated the rice had been on time for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed a time mark on the rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of pesticide stored next to a box of ginger in the back storage area. Employee removed the pesticide. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
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 handled their phone then clean equipment with washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles though out the kitchen and storage area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 15 ceiling tiles in the kitchen and storage area showing water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature on the cook line. Employee placed the chicken in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
30
Mar 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of Red Gold ketchup. Manager removed from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp(57f) above rim on pan in kitchen flip top cooler. Operator stated chicken had only been in pan for 30-45 minutes. Operator placed in bottom of reach in. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in rear employee restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan in place for sushi rice. Inspector will email. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 food handler employees training expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid in it. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked with container of eggs. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed five water damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses stored on shelf in food prep area. Manager moved. Observed employee cell phone and air pod case on shelf with clean dishes. Manager moved.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed several handles touching food in dry food bins. Flour, sugar and rice. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at rear employee restroom. Observed no handwashing sign in women's public restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear exterior kitchen door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 contains of food not covered in back reach in freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawing on prep table with no running water. Operator put away in reach in cooler.
06-01-5
30
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medicine stored above the back left food prep area in the kitchen. Operator removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat vegetables in the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator moved the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the back dry storage area: Rice (85F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs to get to room temperature. Operator placed rice in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed numerous employees wash their hands in the triple sink. Had the operator inform their employees on proper procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with a sifter and ice inside and observed the sushi hand wash sink used to defrost fish. Had operator removed all items from hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operators having time marked sushi rice and were able to describe the time as a public health control procedures but did not have a written plan. Emailed the operator a plan.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed numerous employee drinks stored above and next to food storage/prep areas in the kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed numerous employe phones stored above and with food in the kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cabbage stored on the floor of the dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple handle scoops in contact with food in the dry storage area.
10-01-5
32
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food prep employee crack raw shell eggs and not wash hands before continuing cooking food. Owner coached employee on proper hand wash procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink at wait station with no lid.
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear exterior kitchen doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen doors with no door closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
70
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand sink and employee restroom.. Operator replaced towels. **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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles not labeled in kitchen. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy substance interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bins one with tempura and one with rice with deli containers used as scoops.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several small cutting boards heavily grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and cell phone on food prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of rear exterior door of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
55
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Rice on the sushi line with no time mark. Manager stated the rice had been stored at room temperature for 30 minutes. Manager placed a time mark on the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
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 handled their phone then clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the beverage machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean utensils stored next to the hand washing sink in the wait station area. Manager removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several case of food stored on the floor in the dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Manager placed all items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hideko Sushi & Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hideko Sushi & Thai on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hideko Sushi & Thai?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hideko Sushi & Thai.
How does Hideko Sushi & Thai compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Hideko Sushi & Thai most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has Hideko Sushi & Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hideko Sushi & Thai have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hideko Sushi & Thai 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 Hideko Sushi & Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hideko Sushi & Thai is inspected around three times per year on average.
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