MIKATA BUFFET INC

Name: MIKATA BUFFET INC
Address: 3201 NW FEDERAL HWY 1, JENSEN BEACH, FL, 34957, US
Rating: 55.8

3201 NW FEDERAL HWY 1, JENSEN BEACH, FL 34957

License #5301302

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55.8 Grade F / 100

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MIKATA BUFFET INC in JENSEN BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 15 critical, 8 major, 11 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 8, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 4 critical, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eel (78F - Hot Holding) sitting inside toaster oven Per operator food left out of temperature for approximately 1 hour Advised operator to keep items inside cooler Operator place. Item in cooler
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic food container cracked being held together by shoe lace. Operator removed foods and discarded container
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line reach in cooler
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor of back storage area
[12A-17-4] Observed Employee rub hands together for less than 10-15 seconds (approximately 5 seconds) while washing hands Advised operator of proper hand washing procedures for employee to wash hands
[36-73-4] Walk in cooler Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ents soiled through out establishment
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue crab meat (63F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (60F - Cold Holding); sitting inside sink at back kitchen Per operator food not pr or portioned today and left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours Advised operator to place foods inside cooling unit to bring back to 41F Operator began to move foods into cooler
[12A-28-4] Observed multiple Employees touch soiled clothes and then engage in food preparation, and handle clean food utensils at cook line without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing procedures for employee to wash hands

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm Observed no sanitizer attached to hose Operator placed new bucket of sanitizing solution and re ran machine to 100 ppm.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ready to eat mussels in reach in cooler. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat vegetables at front counter reach in cooler Operator stored all foods properly.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided,
[08B-38-4] Observed boxes of cooking oil stored on floor of cook line
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee Handle soiled dishes at back server station then proceed to open wine bottle, pour drinks and scoop ice worth out washing hands. Operator reviewed proper hand washing for employee to wash hands properly.
[53B-05-5] 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.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator documentation at time of inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash soiled cloth in hand wash sink in kitchen
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eel at 80F sitting inside toaster oven at front cook line. Per operator eel cooked at 10:30 and left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours, operator placed inside reach in cooler to quick chill.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rinse face and mouth inside of hand wash sink then proceed to handle clean dishes at dish pit. Operator reviewed hand washing with employee to wash hands properly. Observed employee wipe nose and back of head with bare hand then proceed to handle food boxes

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat pork inside walk in cooler. Operator removed.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[12B-14-4] Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed opened employee drink inside ice bin in back kitchen. Operator removed.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs at 70F sitting at front sushi counter. Operator operator, items not prepared or portioned today and the time eggs have been out of them is unknown. See stop sale.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal dish stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed approximately 8 cooked pork rib racks stacked on top each other on metal pan in walk in cooler ranging from 72F-110F, cooling at 2:30 since per operator approximately 10:00- at current rate of cooling, items did not reach 135F to 70F with in 2 hours, operator voluntarily discarded.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
[08B-38-4] Observed Multiple boxed Food items stored on floor of walk in freezer
[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 no written time procedures for food items on Buffet
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed approximately 8 cooked pork rib racks stacked on top each other on metal pan in walk in cooler ranging from 72F-110F at 2:30 since 9:30, items did not reach 135F to 70F within 2 hours.
[03C-06-5] Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Observed comminuted beef cooked from raw being plated to put out at buffet cooked at 130-142F. Operator placed on stop top and brought beef to 168-180F);
[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 employees drinking on cook line then proceed to prepare foods without washing hands.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs at 70F sitting at front sushi counter. Operator operator, items not prepared or portioned today and the time eggs have been out of them is unknown. See stop sale.

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