Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
78
Score
Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express has been inspected seven times since 2022. Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express was last inspected on Oct 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express' latest score of 78 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in kitchen without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food items in the freezer and under the prep table uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic door closer.
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in both walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
78
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed heavy build up of lime scale inside dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used in between sink and food preparation table.
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food items in the freezer and under the prep table uncovered.
08B-36-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serv items not inverted on sushi line. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in both walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
14-17-4
78
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for storing food in the walk-in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items (sauces, seafood) in walk in cooler and freezer not date marked, prepared on site and held more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over the fryers with a heavy grease build up and beginning to drip. Operator stated they're being cleaned tonight. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closing fixture. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
67
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for storing food in the walk-in cooler and walk in freezer.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef stored over scallops and fish in walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 3 pounds of Tempura shrimp on prep table in back kitchen, cooked at 10am per operator and at 78 degrees at 2:15pm. Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items in walk in cooler and freezer not date marked, prepared on site and held more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled and greasy cardboard used on prep table in back kitchen and not changed out daily or when soiled.
14-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over the fryers with a heavy grease build up and beginning to drip. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closing fixture. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
47
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed no hand wash when changing tasks and gloves.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple onsite prepared items not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the gas range with heavy soiled and greasy floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters dripping grease down the wall and on the edge of hood. Operator stated they're cleaning this week. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door leading to the outside without an automatic door closer.
35B-03-4
64
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express.
How does Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mizu Sushi Hibachi 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 Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mizu Sushi Hibachi Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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