HIDEKO SUSHI & THAI LLC

Name: HIDEKO SUSHI & THAI LLC
Address: 737 8 AVE W #126, PALMETTO, FL, 34221, US
Rating: 43.2

737 8 AVE W #126, PALMETTO, FL 34221

License #5105505

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

43.2 Grade F / 100

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HIDEKO SUSHI & THAI LLC in PALMETTO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 43.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 57 total violations — 15 critical, 6 major, 36 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 21, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food containers uncovered and unprotected in reach in freezer in dry storage area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in sushi making area. Operator removed.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored in rice in a rolling container.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near kitchen broken and missing.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area not smooth or easily cleanable.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in back of house soiled.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towel stored in cooked chicken container in reach in cooler near fryers.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the counter: Rice (78F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed an ice scoop completely buried in ice. Operator removed it.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed heavy lime buildup inside the dish machine.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles. Operator landed some.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed multiple dry good containers stored in the floor of the storage area.
[01D-02-4] Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Only had records from 60 days past.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling tiles not smooth or easily cleanable throughout the kitchen.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items scattered throughout the kitchen and dry storage area.
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee take a drink out of a cup then handle utensil without washing their hands. Instructed the operator on proper procedures.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above the cook line. Operator removed them.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 15 ceiling tiles in the kitchen and storage area showing water damage.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked rice in the reach in cooler on the sushi line area. Employee removed the salmon.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles though out the kitchen and storage area.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Rice in the sushi line area on time as a pubic health control with no time mark. Employee stated the rice had been on time for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed a time mark on the rice.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment with washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature on the cook line. Employee placed the chicken in the reach in cooler.
[12A-25-4] Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of pesticide stored next to a box of ginger in the back storage area. Employee removed the pesticide.

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