How many health inspections has HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI had?

HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI has had 34 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI ever been shut down?

Yes, HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI?

The most frequently cited violations at HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI

1200 TOWN CENTER DR STE 125, Jupiter, FL 33458

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: XUE FONG ZENG · License: SEA6013643

HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI in Jupiter, FL has 34 inspections on record with 189 total violations (5.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

34Inspections

189Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 11, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI
Date	Reason	Reopened
May 11, 2017	Roach activity	14:08:00

Inspection History (34)

Feb 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Sep 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

May 24, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 23, 2024 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

May 16, 2023 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Jul 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

Aug 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 9, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Feb 7, 2018 — Complaint Full· 15 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 4, 2017 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 21, 2017 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI had?: HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI has had 34 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI ever been shut down?: Yes, HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI?: The most frequently cited violations at HOKKAIDO HIBACHI EL SUSHI are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.

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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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