Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Lithia facility scores 78, putting Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line or dish area. Manager replaced towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer label wiped off in server station
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on dry storage shelf next to clean bowls
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives in between make line and prep table. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water at 85f by rice cooker
10-07-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelving in walk-in freezer
14-06-4
67
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour not labeled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls in bins of rice, flour and panko crumbs **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
90
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Tested at 0ppm, sanitizer was not pulling when trying to prime the machine. Manager set up three compartment sink and will call for service **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of yellow cleaner not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green mandolin slicer hanging on cook line soiled with food debris. Manager washed rinsed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by three compartment sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls in bins of rice, flour and panko crumbs **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen shrimp and chicken on floor in walk-in freezer. Buckets of sauces on floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water of 91f. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over fried rice in walk in cooler. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Four safe staff cards expired
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. In sushi station. Manager turned on **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of whole sweet potatoes, stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
67
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to three compartment has bottles stored in it. Manager moved items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at sushi station has container of water in it. Hand sink on cook line has water filter attached and has pitcher of water in the sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by three compartment sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by three compartment sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wooden shelving in walk in cooler that has food and mold like substance built up
23-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelving in walk in cooler and walk in freezer not sealed **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
55
Dec 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelving in dry storage and walk in freezer not sealed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
95
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
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. Tested at 0 ppm. Manager reattached line and retested at 0ppm. Pump not working **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook handle raw shrimp rinse hands in three compartment sink with no soap **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. To right-side of three compartment sink **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in sushi hand sink. Also observed chef rinsing rag in hand sink as well. Observed water filter device attached to handsink in kitchen **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelving in dry storage and walk in freezer not sealed **Warning**
14-06-4
50
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice , noodles,cooked meat
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooking gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice in walk-in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles in wic
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
74
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lexan pan in sink Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles,rices **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On rices in walkin in cooler
21-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fish in walkin freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage containers Shelves
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi.
How does Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi compare to other restaurants in Lithia?
Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lithia average of 78.
Has Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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