Tonbo Hibachi Grille
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025
43
Score
Tonbo Hibachi Grille has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 11 violations each.
Across the inspection history, “live” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Tonbo Hibachi Grille's latest score of 43 falls below the Port Richey average of 80. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tilapia package states to keep frozen until used, tilapia is completely thawed. Ahi tuna package states to remove from package before thawing. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice left on counter, removed from refrigeration 1 hour ago, operator put back in walk in cooler **Warning**
03A-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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in hand wash sink by sushi bar, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at either hand wash sink in bar or hand wash sink in server area **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. Operator unable to locate. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at wait station, inside of door of ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia package states to keep frozen until used, tilapia is completely thawed. See stop sale Yellowfin tuna package states to thaw immediately before use p, 2 packages completely thawed **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lift top on cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
43
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jun 17, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - rice (51F - Cold Holding); made last night at approximately 8:30 pm, covered see stop sale cooked carrots (44F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer spaghetti (44F - Cold Holding) Recheck - spaghetti 43F, carrots 39F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler - rice (51F - Cold Holding); made last night at approximately 8:30 pm, covered, see stop sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
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. 10 ppm after 3 cycles **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flies in bar on and by soda gun **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler - rice (51F - Cold Holding); made last night at approximately 8:30 pm, covered **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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 - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Ahi tuna completely thawed, package states to remove from package before thawing, operator removed from package **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At hibachi stations in dining room, In kitchen under equipment Walls in kitc **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Meat on freezer floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire racks in kitchen exterior of rice cooker Vent of 2 door cooler Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line Frame around doors of reach in cooler Exterior of soap and paper towel dispensers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
27
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice machine at wait station has black mold like substance inside, water dripping from substance onto ice .
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler -rice (55F - Cold Holding)made last night at approximately 8. See stop sale In sushi display - tilapia (44F - Cold Holding); Krab (47F - Cold Holding); salmon (44F); tuna (46F - Cold Holding) removed from walk in cooler at 10:30, operator put ice in case at end of inspection tina 45F, krab 46F, eel 35 F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked shell egg, changed glove with no hand wash
12A-27-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bulk seasoning in soiled containers **Repeat Violation**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flies by soda gun in bar **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove top Interior of microwave on cook line Interior of reach in cooler at lift top Inside of nozzle of soda gun at bar Interior of ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons, sponge stored in hand wash sink at sushi bar. Operator removed Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by rack Cook filled water pitcher in hand wash sink discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers reused for food storage
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed produce over washed cut produce
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna saki in walk in cooler completely thawed in package
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls and floors in kitchen, sushi area, under hibachi tables in dining room
36-73-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Ice
08B-19-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen and walk in cooler, buckets of sauce Cases of plastic bottles of juice on floor in bar
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave Frame around doors of reach in cooler Gaskets of reach in cooler at end of cook line Soda gun in bar Doors of 3 door cooler in bar Wire shelving units in kitchen
23-03-4
23
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bulk spices in soiled containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
08B-27-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1small fly in kitchen 6 small flies in bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: 1 fly by soda gun **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in coolers on cook line Fry baskets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In wait station room, door gasket of ice machine fallen off door, in ice. See stop sale White Freezer in kitchen, gasket torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire racks in kitchen exterior of rice cooker **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados at sushi bar, have stickers . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Plastic utensils by sushi bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
24-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls, floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen Under dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
47
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
55
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 12 small flies in bar area under hand sink 8 small flies in sushi bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: 3 small flies in server area where soda machine and ice machine are 4 small flies in bar 5 in sushi bar area 5 small flies in kitchen **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all hibachi grills soiled Floor in kitchen under all equipment soiled with grease build up - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles throughout kitchen cracked - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all cooking equipment on cook line, exterior of reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line Reach in cooler under sushi window in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in sushi bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tonbo Hibachi Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tonbo Hibachi Grille on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tonbo Hibachi Grille?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tonbo Hibachi Grille.
How does Tonbo Hibachi Grille compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Tonbo Hibachi Grille most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Tonbo Hibachi Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tonbo Hibachi Grille have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tonbo Hibachi Grille means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tonbo Hibachi Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tonbo Hibachi Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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