Mizu Hibachi
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
45
Score
Mizu Hibachi, located at 5445 20 St Ste 102 in Vero Beach, FL, had a high-risk inspection on March 23, 2026, with a score of 45. This inspection identified one critical violation, two major violations, and nine minor violations. Notably, the establishment was cited for a repeat violation concerning increased seating without proper approval.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
45
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
39
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
47
Jul 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Violations — Mar 23, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator has 12 seats **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk bins in dry storage, various items in walk in cooler**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment Between table and sandwich cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shopping bags used to store wontons in freezer
25-32-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over cooked noodles in walk in
08B-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); scallops (48F - Cold Holding); Above the chill line for 2 hours. Operator moved to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooks line
31B-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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