Okinawa Ramen & Hibachi
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Okinawa Ramen & Hibachi has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Okinawa Ramen & Hibachi's latest score of 55 falls below the Spring Hill average of 84. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 53F on shelf in kitchen. Operator states they were delivered at 12. Operator moved to walk in cooler rechecked temperature 45F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by container of clean cups sitting on top of sink . Cooks line hand sink blocked by rack and sauce buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooks line closest to wall **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cooks line closest to wall No soap in dish area hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of purple liquid on counter in prep kitchen. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter in kitchen Operator added to bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly, flying around the sauce bottles on the prep table in the kitchen area. The operator killed the fly and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle by the dishwasher area. The operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand sink in the corner across from the cook line is blocked with soy sauce buckets.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand wash sink in the dishwasher area had a bucket with dishes in it. The operator moved the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The hand sink in the corner across from the cook line and the hand sink in the dishwasher area.
31B-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
47
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees without hair restraints engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
95
Apr 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Rice (118F - Hot Holding) in instant pot on cook line near rice warmers. Operator stated it has been in holder for less than 4 hours. Operator had employee start to reheat product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mussels (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line stacked above fill line. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink blocked with containers and at end of cook line with sauce containers on shelf. Employees moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink to the right of the dishmachine area. Employee replaced and corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees without hair restraints engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Lower pipe has leak at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
41
Dec 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Okinawa Ramen & Hibachi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Okinawa Ramen & Hibachi on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Okinawa Ramen & Hibachi?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Okinawa Ramen & Hibachi.
How does Okinawa Ramen & Hibachi compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Okinawa Ramen & Hibachi most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has Okinawa Ramen & Hibachi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Okinawa Ramen & Hibachi have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Okinawa Ramen & Hibachi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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