Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up three times.
Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express' latest score of 82 sits above the Ocoee average of 76. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic Togo container bowl used to scoop flour. Employee removed container from flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Prep table next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
82
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Prep table next to 3 compartment sink
14-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container inside soy sauce and sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Utensil inside rice and sugar container
10-01-5
86
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under prep table
14-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Staff turned over **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Used to repair torn gasket on reach in cooler
14-71-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice . Staff stood up scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Sushi rice, manager added time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on the soda fountain. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cabbage, outer leaves removed and then cut without washing prior. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli over cooked noodle in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
74
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Sushi rice, manager added time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cabbage, outer leaves removed and then cut without washing prior.
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli over cooked noodle in reach in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on the soda fountain. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
67
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Butter next to grill management added time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Employee signed form **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned walls. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. In cornstarch. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Raw chicken and cabbage. Staff removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
67
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window on table above rice serving utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bags of rice stored in dining room in front of restrooms.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried on wiping cloth and them wiped off cutting. Spoke to employee and manager about proper hand washing.
12A-18-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present. Repeat manager violations may result in administrative action.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Both probe thermometers battery dead.
05-08-4
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. Provided operator with form. Form must be filled out by each individual employee and kept on file in facility. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind door to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk rice container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
35
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs above mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Butter on cook line for 1 hour per operator. Proper time was marked on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Exceeded 200ppm chlorine retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on table next to in use cutting board? **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Shrimp and noodles containers.
10-06-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express.
How does Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocoee average of 76.
Has Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express 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 Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miwa Hibachi & Sushi Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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