HIDEKO SUSHI & THAI LLC

High Priority - 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.

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored in rice in a rolling container.

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near kitchen broken and missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food containers uncovered and unprotected in reach in freezer in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in sushi making area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut zucchini stored inside a to go bag in back of house reach in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored above orange slices and reach in cooler near sushi bar. Employee removed tuna from above slices. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser nozzles soiled.

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles on Cook line cracked and missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of lettuce stored on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooper in standing water measuring 108°F.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed garbage dumpster lids left open in shared dumpster area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed back of house reach in freezer with multiple containers storing food not covered or protected.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle with no label near beverage cooler in front of house. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in rear of kitchen soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth or easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tile and missing from floor near cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Time Extended

High Priority - 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.

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Only had records from 60 days past.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles. Operator landed some. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed heavy lime buildup inside the dish machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple dry good containers stored in the floor of the storage area.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed an ice scoop completely buried in ice. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of pesticide stored next to a box of ginger in the back storage area. Employee removed the pesticide. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles though out the kitchen and storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 15 ceiling tiles in the kitchen and storage area showing water damage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of Red Gold ketchup. Manager removed from shelf. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp(57f) above rim on pan in kitchen flip top cooler. Operator stated chicken had only been in pan for 30-45 minutes. Operator placed in bottom of reach in. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked with container of eggs. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in rear employee restroom.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan in place for sushi rice. Inspector will email. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 food handler employees training expired.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid in it. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed five water damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses stored on shelf in food prep area. Manager moved. Observed employee cell phone and air pod case on shelf with clean dishes. Manager moved.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed several handles touching food in dry food bins. Flour, sugar and rice. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at rear employee restroom. Observed no handwashing sign in women's public restroom.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear exterior kitchen door.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 contains of food not covered in back reach in freezer. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawing on prep table with no running water. Operator put away in reach in cooler.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medicine stored above the back left food prep area in the kitchen. Operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat vegetables in the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator moved the shrimp. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the back dry storage area: Rice (85F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs to get to room temperature. Operator placed rice in a reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed numerous employees wash their hands in the triple sink. Had the operator inform their employees on proper procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with a sifter and ice inside and observed the sushi hand wash sink used to defrost fish. Had operator removed all items from hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operators having time marked sushi rice and were able to describe the time as a public health control procedures but did not have a written plan. Emailed the operator a plan.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed numerous employee drinks stored above and next to food storage/prep areas in the kitchen.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed numerous employe phones stored above and with food in the kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cabbage stored on the floor of the dry storage area.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple handle scoops in contact with food in the dry storage area.

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food prep employee crack raw shell eggs and not wash hands before continuing cooking food. Owner coached employee on proper hand wash procedures. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink at wait station with no lid.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear exterior kitchen doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen doors with no door closer. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand sink and employee restroom.. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy substance interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bins one with tempura and one with rice with deli containers used as scoops.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several small cutting boards heavily grooved. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and cell phone on food prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of rear exterior door of kitchen.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear exterior door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles not labeled in kitchen. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medications stored on shelf above prep table. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan in place. Inspector will email.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles with purple liquid at three part sink.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black buildup interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tongs stored on shelf at sushi station.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in kitchen heavily grooved.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drink cups on food prep table. Operator moved cups. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and sunglasses on shelf above food prep area. Observed purses stored on food prep table.Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed noodles stored on the floor in rear kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign in women's restroom.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior rear kitchen door with no self closing device. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No labels on squeeze bottles at wait station.

High Priority - 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 equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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 utensils without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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 on the sushi line with no time mark. Manager stated the rice had been stored at room temperature for 30 minutes. Manager placed a time mark on the rice. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the beverage machine soiled.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean utensils stored next to the hand washing sink in the wait station area. Manager removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several case of food stored on the floor in the dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Manager placed all items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wiring on the wall to the right of the cook line.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at exterior door in rear of kitchen next to rice cooker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors located at rear exits in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked vegetables stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the eggs below the vegetables. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 71°F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the item had been out of refrigeration for 1.5 hours. Employee placed the item in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager and employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager and employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the preparation area soiled. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager and employee.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls in the kitchen not invented. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager and employee.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in the kitchen preparation area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy and oyster sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Manager placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager and employee. Light shield missing on lights in the middle of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks soiled.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of the kitchen.

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wooden bowl used for rice.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time extended until next inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans, shelf next to dishwasher. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen over prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dishwasher racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended