Ikoi Sushi Hibachi
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
18
Score
Going back to 2023, Ikoi Sushi Hibachi has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Ikoi Sushi Hibachi's 18 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
5
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed greens in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed a broken egg stored with intact eggs in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the broken egg. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (71F - Cold Holding) in the second reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (71F - Cold Holding) in the second reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low hot water pressure at the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a sheet pan covering the basin for the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator removed the sheet pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the handwashing sink behind sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator posted a printed consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef and frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the above foods in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple food products. The operator removed the containers from the foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bagged unwashed carrots and onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup on the coils in the counter top reach in cooler at the front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between reach in coolers on the cook line. The operator removed the knives for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 91F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the counter top cold holding unit at the front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with a black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
18
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container with lid not on properly, exposing flour, with a basket and a pen inside on top of flour. Observed operator scooping out flour and items, throwing away 5 lbs of flour.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with food stains on them.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed quarter plastic containers being used as scoops in rice container. Observed operator remove containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in coolers in kitchen with food debris on them.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with groove marks throughout. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
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 in flour, corn starch,and panko containers, scoop handle touching product. Observed operator remove scoops. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen, soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with lid not on properly, exposing flour, with a basket and a pen inside on top of flour. Observed operator scooping out flour and items, throwing away 5 lbs of flour.
08B-12-5
58
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed no sanitizer dispensing into dish machine. Reading zero. Shut dish washer down and called dish repair company. Can not use dish machine until repaired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Observed ware washing machine shut down and not in use during call back inspection.. Repairs being done this afternoon. **Time Extended**
16-59-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing signage not on 3 compartment sink for identification . Observed 3 compartment sink with missing signage identifying wash sink/ rinse sink/ sanitize sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Observed signs on order for three compartment sink. Arriving this afternoon. ** Time extended **
16-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen throughout kitchen with groove marks on cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Observed cutting boards on order during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
14-09-4
82
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on without hand washing. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed on make table, cutting board with raw chicken liquid on board, and continuing to use board before sanitizing. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee after putting on gloves, touch his ear. Had to be told to wash hands and change gloves **Warning**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed test strips not being used to test chemicals. Example, no sanitizer going through dish machine. Operator wasn't sure which chemical test strip to use. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink, not hand washing sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer put away clean with food debris on it. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with food stains, and black mold like substance on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with a metal serving tray at sushi station. Observed operator remove tray. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in kitchen by cook station, handwashing sink with food debris inside, and steel wool inside. Observed at server station, sink being used as a dump sink for coffee and tea. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed no sanitizer dispensing into dish machine. Reading zero. Shut dish washer down and called dish repair company. Can not use dish machine until repaired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-59-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen throughout kitchen with groove marks on cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
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 in dry containers with flour, rice, and corn starch, handle touching food items. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, soiled gaskets in all reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing signage not on 3 compartment sink for identification . Observed 3 compartment sink with missing signage identifying wash sink/ rinse sink/ sanitize sink. **Warning**
16-05-4
29
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf above preptable
41-07-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household Raid Ant and Roach spray on dry storage shelf above food
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen with surface soil stains on them. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards throughout kitchen, no longer cleanable **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 monster drinks in reach in coolers not segregated to one spot, in a labeled container for employees only. Observed operator removing and throwing drinks out. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sushi doors broken and taped
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food stored on a lid in walk in cooler not 6 inches off the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Observed employee put food on shelves **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops outside at back door with mop heads inside mop buckets. Observed operator removing mops and storing properly **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
50
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen with wet stained food debris on them. Observed employees removing cutting boards, washing, rinsing, and sanitizing the boards. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese cake in reach in freezer out of box and not covered. Observed employee wrapping cheese cake in clear wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket, not properly air drying. Observed employee converting mop head to up position to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed all dry good containers with flour, sugar, cornstarch, rice, etc in containers with no identifying labels on them. Observed employees putting labels on containers in dry storage identifying items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed all dry good containers with flour, sugar, cornstarch, rice, etc in containers with pint and quart containers in them to use as food scoops. Observed employees removing scoops or containers. Putting scoops in dish to be washed or throwing out containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at Sushi station and in Kitchen grooves in cutting boards creating black mold like substance on them.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Avocados stored in a bus tub on floor in kitchen. Observed employees removing food off floor and storing items 6 inches off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
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 all dry good containers with flour, sugar, cornstarch, rice, etc in containers scoops buried inside product or wrong scoops used. Observed employees removing scoops or containers. Putting scoops in dish to be washed or throwing out containers. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
64
Apr 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ikoi Sushi Hibachi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ikoi Sushi Hibachi on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ikoi Sushi Hibachi?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ikoi Sushi Hibachi.
How does Ikoi Sushi Hibachi compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Ikoi Sushi Hibachi most recently scored 18 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.
Has Ikoi Sushi Hibachi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ikoi Sushi Hibachi have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ikoi Sushi 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 Ikoi Sushi Hibachi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ikoi Sushi Hibachi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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