Oniku Hibachi Japanese Restaurant
4882 N Kings Hwy, Fort Pierce, FL 34951 · Permanent Food Service · License 6603190
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 7 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw chicken in container over soy sauce in walk in cooler.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marcus expired 7-3-26.
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Bucket of garlic and sprouts on floor in walk in cooler, operator corrected.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensils in water at 88f, operator increased heat on griddle. Temp at 135 after increased heat.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Tested at zero in sanitizer bucket, added more bleach corrected to 50 ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Operator corrected with double bucket, it was stored on floor.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
White chest freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Men's room door not self closing.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
In back near mop sink.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.