High Roller's Hibachi
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
45
Score
High Roller's Hibachi appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Oct 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting High Roller's Hibachi on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee used personal cell phone and then engaged in food preparation - Saran wrapping ready to eat food items without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. 1 employee, from hire date, without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On line ordering menu. Operator updated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around and under fryer and grill.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Green reach in at Cookline visibly soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of green reach in unit.
23-03-4
43
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began working with food - cooking vegetables- without first washing hands. Second employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began working with food - plating an order - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began handling clean utencils - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees properly washed hands **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cookline green reach in refrigerator- Raw fish and raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Cookline green reach in refrigerator- Raw lamb stored over ready-to-eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed same. Josue Escobar - 7 months. Manace Cherestal - 3 months. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
67
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cookline green reach in refrigerator- Raw fish and raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began working with food - cooking vegetables- without first washing hands. Second employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began working with food - plating an order - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
52
Feb 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was High Roller's Hibachi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at High Roller's Hibachi on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at High Roller's Hibachi?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at High Roller's Hibachi.
How does High Roller's Hibachi compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
High Roller's Hibachi most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has High Roller's Hibachi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at High Roller's Hibachi have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at High Roller's Hibachi 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 High Roller's Hibachi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, High Roller's Hibachi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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