Tokyo Sushi Hibachi
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Tokyo Sushi Hibachi has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Tokyo Sushi Hibachi's latest score of 67 falls below the Apopka average of 78. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board on line soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small Cut board on line used to cut produce has heavy cut marks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to reach in cooler on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk-in-freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Krab defrosting at room temperature at sushi station Raw shrimp in cooks line defrosting at room temperature **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
67
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink where soda dispenser is located has lemons and sponge stored in hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 small cut boards has heavy deep cut marks - operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk-in-freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of advil on dry storage rack **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
41-07-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat sauces in walk-in-cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several cooked dishes in coolers not dated from previous days **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee in use aprons hanging on food shelves heavily soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
13-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind cooking equipmemt Walk-in-cooler floor soiled Floor in soiled in room that holds soda machine Floor soiled on cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entrance to walk-in-freezer has missing / cracked floor tiles **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning overcooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
50
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
12
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. Raw beef over KRAB in walk-in-freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board at sushi station has black marks
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warewashing area buckets in front of sink preventing handwashing **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-cooler floor soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk-in-freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. (1) filter missing on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by back door
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in sushi cooler **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet entrance of kitchen on right soiled Exterior cooler on line soiled Exterior microwave on line soiled Top of refrigeration unit on cooks line soiled Rack holding dry goods soiled Exterior ice machine soiled All items listed above were **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright black cooler online - interior soiled Interior upright freezer by back door soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted above soups **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
35
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut boards in facility has heavy cut marks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to Walk-in-Freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by dish machine Walls soiled at entrance to kitchen on right side **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
20
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee cleaning wiping clothes in hand sink Bowl in hand sink at sushi area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Hand sink at Sushi area has container and utensils stored in sink **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
90
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Liquid bandaid stored on prep table over cut zucchini **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels in egg roll container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over produce in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Walk-in-freezer raw poultry over raw beef **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 65° Egg rolls 62° Per operator, out less than 1 hour, Moved to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cut board on prep table heavily stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large piece of equipment stored in front of hand sink at wait station area **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee cleaning wiping clothes in hand sink Bowl in hand sink at sushi area **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. One page of menu does not indicate what products are raw, only indicates cooked foods. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink at ware washing area **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several opened sushi packages not dated Some foods in walk-in-cooler not dated **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in bottle not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls inside cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board on prep table - heavily cut **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled aprons hanging on rack with foods Cell phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Sushi employee making sushi with watch on **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers soiled Floors heavily soiled behind cooking equipment Floors soiled by dish machine Floors soiled by shelving holding bagged foods by back door **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fridge on line soiled Exterior of fryers soiled Shelving holding bagged and canned foods soiled Shelving by back door holding bagged foods heavily soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of upright fridge on line soiled Reach in on line soiled **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on cooks line not inverted **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by crock pot holding miso soup **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
10
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
17
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork fried rice sitting on counter 115°, moved to heat for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to line containers with cooked food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pans of raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken sitting out 72°; per operator out less than 4 hours, moved to refrigeration for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish machine blocked by mop bucket **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen and by dish machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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. No proof of training, owner was filling out certificates in kitchen, for staff members, certified food manager will hold training class for all staff **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut boards heavily stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, cooking oil on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored on heavily soiled magnetic strip in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Rice scoop handle inside rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 85°; **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Doors to refrigeration units on cooks line soiled Exterior of rice cooked soiled Exterior of microwave soiled TrAcks to reach in cooler soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cut and used as a scoop **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at sushi bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust to wall where soups are held in kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tokyo Sushi Hibachi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tokyo Sushi Hibachi on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tokyo Sushi Hibachi?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tokyo Sushi Hibachi.
How does Tokyo Sushi Hibachi compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Tokyo Sushi Hibachi most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Tokyo Sushi Hibachi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tokyo Sushi Hibachi have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tokyo Sushi Hibachi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tokyo Sushi Hibachi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tokyo Sushi Hibachi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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