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MIZU HIBACHI

5445 20TH ST #102, VERO BEACH, FL 32966

License #4105456

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71 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
August 11, 2026 · 22 findings · 3 critical
Routine - Food
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Inspections on file
1
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on August 11, 2026 shows 18 observation rows: 3 critical, 5 major, and 10 minor.

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  • Disposition: Warning Issued
  • [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store raw chicken in freezer
  • [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 13 dead roaches on floor in dry storage
  • [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips
  • [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line cooler lids and handles are covered in old food debris. Reach in cooler/freezer handles soiled
  • [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 bay sink faucet leaks when turned on
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 3 bay sink used to store dishes
  • [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen under equipment. Walk in cooler floors are soiled
  • [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles made 2 days ago in walk in. Operator added date
  • [22-48-5] Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator did not have correct sanitizer. Employee went to store and got the correct sanitizer
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked noodles in walk in cooler
  • [51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator is licensed as NOST. Observed 12 seats in establishment. Provided seating change evaluation form
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bins
  • [11-26-1] 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. 1 employee who works front counter. Printed form. Employee signed
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stored on container of utensils and prep table
  • [31B-02-4] No soap or paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 bay sink
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line equipment soiled in grease and old food debris. Hood filters are soiled in grease. Sauce bucket lids in walk in soiled in old food debris
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