Hokkaido

5272 Red Bug Lake Rd, Winter Springs, FL 32708
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
26
Score
High Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Hokkaido stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Winter Springs restaurant, which scores around 76. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -rags used as lining in food container
14-86-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with yellow substance at ice machine not labeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in kitchen right side of fryers inaccessible due to prep table and wall shelving -operator moved prep table **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stored bowls on shelf next to rice cooker not protected
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of oil on floor under hand wash sink next to fryers -bag of onions at rear exit door
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white reach in freezer next to rice cooker
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in standing water next to rice cooker
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -in cooks line reach in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand wash sink right of fryers
33-38-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -men's restroom when hand wash sink is running
36-64-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear exit door near restrooms
35B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone I'm clean server table
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employees in kitchen no hair restraint while engaged in food preparation
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cooks line reach in cooler right flip top detached
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -row of various food items on 1 inch pallets at rear exit door
08B-47-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl without handle in grey bin containing dry rice
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -double door reach in freezer in kitchen
23-24-4
30
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw shell egg on same shelf as raw chicken
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -HWS in kitchen, HWS in prep area
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -both rear exterior doors
35B-03-4
70
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
16-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - white Thomson freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - fan cover in reach in cooler - fan cover of walk in cooler - gasket of walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - items found in walk in cooler: - wonton stuffing held overnight (47F - Cold Holding); - shrimp held overnight (47F - Cold Holding); - butter held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - rice held overnight (54F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken held overnight(47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. - zero ppm. Manager adjusted lines. Final reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. - drink ice storing container of lemons **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. - salmon **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw chicken over mushrooms **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks **Warning**
16-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - beer reach in storing milk **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - fan cover in reach in cooler - fan cover of walk in cooler - gasket of walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - white Thomson freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
30
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat foods on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in service area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on shelf above drink station ext to clean utensils. **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. Employee hat , lighter sore on shelf above prep table in back area.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher trays Hood Filters
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli
08B-39-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hokkaido last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hokkaido on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hokkaido?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hokkaido.

How does Hokkaido compare to other restaurants in Winter Springs?

Hokkaido most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Springs average of 76.

Has Hokkaido's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hokkaido have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hokkaido is inspected around three times per year on average.