Sapporo Sushi Hibachi
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
78
Score
Sapporo Sushi Hibachi has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Sapporo Sushi Hibachi on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of vitamins stored on top of ice machine in kitchen next to single serve containers. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle beverage in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed utensils removed and discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
78
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in sushi area being used to hold products. Operator removed products. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table on front line in dining room. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold on exit door from kitchen.
35B-01-4
82
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of employees hair growth supplements on ice machine next to honey. Employee removed supplements. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over vegetables in 2 door sushi reach in cooler. Operator moved all fish products to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer bucket. Chlorine dish machine now at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
64
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken over dumplings in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed dumplings and placed in another cooler. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled. Priority: Basic
16-03-4
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in rice on cook line. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
14-01-5
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table in waitstaff area next to clean dishes. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe bowls in clean dish area not properly air dried. Operator removed bowls for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic
24-08-4
Basic - Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of ice scoop touching ice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basi
10-01-5
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster. Priority: Basic
33-16-4
Basic - Observed: Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill next to soy sauce on shelf in kitchen across from cook line. Operator removed drill. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
42-03-5
Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food in reach-in freezer in waitstaff area not identified by common name. Priority: Basic
02D-01-5
55
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 85F water. Operator replaced water 185F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers without handles in rice. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board being used on top shelf at cook line.
14-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed approximately 1" gap at bottom of back screen door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop with handle in ice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken on cook line over edamame.
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on food preparation table. As a repeat violation the importance of the following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping salads and scooping rice with watch on.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a one inch gap at bottom of screen door to outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of ginger stored on floor. Employee moved ginger to shelves. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed I use utensils in water at 65F. As a repeat violation the importance of the following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil on shelf over stove.
14-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, rice and salt in buckets on shelf in kitchen without labels.
02D-01-5
61
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
37
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sapporo Sushi Hibachi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sapporo Sushi Hibachi on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sapporo Sushi Hibachi?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sapporo Sushi Hibachi.
How does Sapporo Sushi Hibachi compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Sapporo Sushi Hibachi most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Sapporo Sushi Hibachi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sapporo Sushi Hibachi have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sapporo Sushi Hibachi 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 Sapporo Sushi Hibachi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sapporo Sushi Hibachi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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