St. Cloud, Osceola County

HAWAII GRILL AND SUSHI

4423 13 ST, St. Cloud, FL 34769

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Jan 26, 2026
City
St. Cloud
County
Osceola
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

14-86-1

Detail 24324349

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Lining celery in make table at front counter Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24324346

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over sauce in reach in cooler under front counter make table Raw chicken over produce in stainless steel reach in cooler Operator moved raw products Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 24324352

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. For sushi rice at front counter - out for 1 hour per operator Operator added time marking Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24324350

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by dry ingredients inside of sink

08B-49-4

Detail 24324347

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Precooked eggs on top shelf of stainless steel reach in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 24324351

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil cases in kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 24324345

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24324348

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets

21-12-4

Detail 24324344

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several on cookline at front counter Repeat Violation

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 23961239

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Holding carrots in reach in cooler under make table closest to register

08A-05-6

Detail 23961237

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cucumbers in reach in cooler under make table next to grill Raw salmon over mayonnaise tubs in reach in cooler near entrance to kitchen Repeat Violation

53A-03-7

Detail 23961244

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yuen issued 1-16-20

03F-10-5

Detail 23961238

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For rice in back storage area Emailed operator time plan paperwork

14-01-5

Detail 23961236

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bowl of breading near dry storage

22-08-4

Detail 23961243

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area

12B-13-4

Detail 23961240

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler under make table closest to register

36-27-5

Detail 23961242

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near prep table in kitchen

21-12-4

Detail 23961241

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several on cookline Operator placed in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 23701982

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked shrimp tempura,cut scallions and shredded carrots stored on top of paper towel lined containers throughout facility - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 23701987

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole salmon fillet on flat pan stored on top of sauces at reach in cooler in kitchen Raw shrimp stored over cooked rice at reach in cooler in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 23701984

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink has miscellaneous items in the sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 23701981

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical in clear bottle under hand washing sink at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Time Extended

13-02-4

Detail 23701986

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaged in food prep with hair pulled back but without a hat,hairnet or headband - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 23701985

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of soy sauce stored on floor by register - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23701983

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Panko under table by fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Time Extended

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

14-86-1

Detail 23691516

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked shrimp tempura,cut scallions and shredded carrots stored on top of paper towel lined containers throughout facility

08A-05-6

Detail 23691519

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole salmon fillet on flat pan stored on top of sauces at reach in cooler in kitchen Raw shrimp stored over cooked rice at reach in cooler in kitchen

31A-09-4

Detail 23691520

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink has miscellaneous items in the sink

53B-05-5

Detail 23691523

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23691517

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical in clear bottle under hand washing sink at cooks line

40-06-5

Detail 23691518

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and pens on make table at front counter Corrected On-Site

13-02-4

Detail 23691521

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaged in food prep with hair pulled back but without a hat,hairnet or headband

08B-47-4

Detail 23691515

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of soy sauce stored on floor by register

08B-12-5

Detail 23691522

Basic - Stored food not covered. Panko under table by fryers

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 22978514

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Salmon and green onions stored in containers lined with paper towels at front line

31A-09-4

Detail 22978515

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink has miscellaneous items in the sink

41-17-4

Detail 22978513

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellowish chemical in spray bottle not labeled at front line

22-08-4

Detail 22978512

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave by back door

02D-01-5

Detail 22978511

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch in containers not labeled at front counter

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 22580759

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. 2 bottles of medicine (advil and another med) on shelf over hot pots in kitchen Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22580761

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at 3 bin sink area blocked with items in sink basin.

11-26-1

Detail 22580762

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Had employee date and sign while on site. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22580758

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink at 3 bin sink area heavily soiled including sink basin and surrounding area. Various shelving throughout facility heavily soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 22580763

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in all units heavily soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 22580760

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at rear kitchen prep area heavily soiled. Wall at handwash sinks heavily soiled.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

01D-01-5

Detail 22137218

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 22137220

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over pork and salmon reach in upright freezer

41-15-5

Detail 22137219

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine 400+. Corrected to 75 ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22137212

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups stored in sink by triple sink Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22137214

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 22137213

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used in tempura powder Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22137221

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

08B-38-4

Detail 22137216

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil

23-03-4

Detail 22137217

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of 2 door reach in cooler

29-49-6

Detail 22137215

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Vegetable sushi cooler

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 21711213

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Meds over soups in back kitchen. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21711206

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked rice and peeled and washed carrots. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21711207

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-26-1

Detail 21711214

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

14-01-5

Detail 21711209

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container in bulk rice.

36-34-5

Detail 21711211

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Exhaust in restroom.

06-09-1

Detail 21711205

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

23-03-4

Detail 21711208

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 3 bin sink edges and basin heavily soiled.

06-01-5

Detail 21711212

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen yellowfin tuna thawing ambient air.

36-27-5

Detail 21711210

Basic - Walls throughout back kitchen heavily soiled.soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21174580

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. degrees Fahrenheit Cut salmon 48-50f at front counter. Advised rapid chill to 41f or colder. Manager moved to colder unit to rapid chill. New temp after chill 41f,

31A-09-4

Detail 21174579

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by 3 bin sink blocked by items piled in front of it. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21174581

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Top of chest freezer, prep tables and other areas heavily soiled. Handwash sink in kitchen are moderately soiled

23-03-4

Detail 21174582

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls throughout kitchen especially behind 3 bin and handwash sink soiled with black substance.

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-08-4

Detail 21023432

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.

14-15-4

Detail 21023428

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.

27-16-4

Detail 21023429

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Takes too long

13-03-4

Detail 21023430

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

23-03-4

Detail 21023431

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White reach in freezer gaskets and around.

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 20411342

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to 3 bay stored different things Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 20411344

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20411340

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Krap salad Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20411343

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/20

08B-47-4

Detail 20411345

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Flour Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20411341

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation