🪰85,269 violations tracked across 67 Florida counties

REN HIBACHI BUFFET

3616 1ST ST W, BRADENTON, FL 34208

License #5105483

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

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
July 7, 2026 · 11 findings · 2 critical
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The latest inspection on July 7, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed hoods soiled with grease.
  • [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in walk-in cooler and dish washing machine area.Person in charge mopped.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  • [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • [35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line garlic in oil (73F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out of the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed in reach in cooler
  • [01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs with cracks. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
  • [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on south end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  • [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  • [21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.observed on wait staff line Sanitize Bucket (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge added chlorine and Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
  • [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
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