HIDEKO SUSHI & THAI LLC

Name: HIDEKO SUSHI & THAI LLC
Address: 737 8 AVE W #126, PALMETTO, FL, 34221, US
Rating: 61

737 8 AVE W #126, PALMETTO, FL 34221

License #5105505

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

61 Grade F / 100

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HIDEKO SUSHI & THAI LLC in PALMETTO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 9 critical, 5 major, 19 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on March 17, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on March 18, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Emergency Order Callback Complied
[22-20-5] 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.
[36-37-5] 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.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tile and missing from floor near cook line.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle with no label near beverage cooler in front of house.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] 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.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed an ice scoop completely buried in ice. Operator removed it.
[40-06-5] 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.
[01D-02-4] Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Only had records from 60 days past.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles. Operator landed some.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed multiple dry good containers stored in the floor of the storage area.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed heavy lime buildup inside the dish machine.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them.
[12A-05-4] 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.
[36-37-5] 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.

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