Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers
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14261 S Tamiami Trl #8, Fort Myers, FL 33912TSAOCAA & Hibachi in Fort Myers has been cited for serious and recurring food safety violations across five inspections. The facility averaged 6.6 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in four consecutive inspections between September 2025 and February 2026, including employee health policy failures in both the September 30 and February 12 inspections, improper cooking temperatures in three of the past four inspections, and time-as-a-control violations (food held at unsafe temperatures) in every inspection since September. Additional high-priority findings include management awareness deficiencies, improper hand washing, food contact surface contamination, and allergen awareness failures. The facility received a formal administrative complaint recommendation following the October 2 inspection. A single disciplinary action resulted in $250 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 identified 33 violations but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $250.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025081810 | $250.00 | Oct 2, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale |
Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers are: Time as control, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers had?
- Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers find?
- Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $250.00 in fines.
- How much has Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers been fined?
- Tsaocaa & Hibachi in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $250.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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