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HIKARI

9472 HARDING AVE, SURFSIDE, FL 33154

License #2330081

82.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Quick take

HIKARI in SURFSIDE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 4 major, 18 minor.

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Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on May 20, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 10 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage
100%
Inspector notes
22
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  • •The official DBPR inspection timeline still stays visible, even on pages with zero violations or zero inspector notes.
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on shelf near dish machine area.
  • [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink at cook line, and restrooms missing hand wash signs.
  • [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
  • [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed inspection report was printed at the time of the inspection.
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer and in white chest freezers.
  • [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license was displayed at the time of the inspection.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line soiled with black mold-like substance.
  • [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for sushi rice at front counter with no written procedures. Operator was provided form via email.
  • [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
  • [16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled.
Community reaction

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Community pulse

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HIKARI has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

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