New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County

OSAKA SUSHI AND HIBACHI

705 N DIXIE FWY, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
Nov 24, 2025
City
New Smyrna Beach
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 24210413

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ramen broth overnight tightly covered 47F in reach in cooler overnight.

01B-02-5

Detail 24210412

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03F-01-5

Detail 24210414

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Sushi rice marked 10:40-3. Operator updated time mark to reflect 4 hours. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 24210415

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. One tag for the previous 90 days - not marked

22-02-4

Detail 24210411

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Garlic processing equipment on storage rack - interior flour container soiled with residue from previous day. Operator discarded - rice scoop out overnight with rice from previous day Operator removed to clean Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24210416

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using for food prep Rinsing coffee baskets Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

46-01-4

Detail 24210410

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Sushi area blocked by chair and high chair

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 24059440

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw chicken over cooked soup cookline - walk in cooler raw fish over sauce Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 24059441

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Edamame 50F, pork belly 44F on top of other containers overnight per operator - Black garlic oil 74F out for lunch - Salmon 48F top of cookline cooler over night. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Shrimp 64F; edamame 53F.

02C-02-5

Detail 24059438

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Krab mix from Sunday Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

08B-49-4

Detail 24059442

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - Glass door cooler - walk in cooler throughout Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24059443

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24059439

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24059445

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 24059444

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 24058792

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Alka seltzer over food cookline Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24058778

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw chicken over cooked soup cookline - walk in cooler raw fish over sauce Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 24058777

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 1 on top of dish machine - On the floor under dry storage next to walk in cooler 10+ - On the floor under storage in hallway between cookline and dish area 20+ - Under alcohol storage shelving 3+ Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24058782

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24058775

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Edamame 50F, pork belly 44F on top of other containers overnight per operator - Black garlic oil 74F out for lunch - Salmon 48F top of cookline cooler over night. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24058781

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, operator removed to clean Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24058776

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by multiple plastic containers Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24058783

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to hold sponge, holding cutting board Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24058780

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish area Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24058789

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Krab mix from Sunday Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 24058787

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - Glass door cooler - walk in cooler throughout Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24058784

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24058788

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

33-19-4

Detail 24058791

Basic - Garbage on the ground around back door; unnecessary items with pooling water in the back area Warning

10-08-5

Detail 24058785

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24058786

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under cooking equipment Warning

16-48-4

Detail 24058790

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils Immersion mixer blade Corrected On-Site Warning

25-32-4

Detail 24058774

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon cut into scoop. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24058779

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch Warning

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 23528092

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs; live oysters over sauce walk in cooler Raw fish over tempura krab on speed rack walk in freezer Raw chicken over sauce cookline Raw beef behind lettuce, top of cookline cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23528098

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boba finished cooking approximately 3 hours earlier 76F.

41-17-4

Detail 23528095

Intermediate - Bucket containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach

01C-03-4

Detail 23528094

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

22-02-4

Detail 23528101

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler gaskets, cookline

31A-11-4

Detail 23528099

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to dump water for rice scoop Used to hold styrofoam container Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23528103

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Expo area Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23528093

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Expo area Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23528096

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Floating in sauce

14-45-4

Detail 23528090

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cookline

08B-49-4

Detail 23528102

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler Reach in cooler

24-08-4

Detail 23528104

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups

08B-38-4

Detail 23528091

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer, walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 23528100

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 23528097

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut into scoop. Repeat Violation

46-01-4

Detail 23528105

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door from sushi area of dining room Exit door in kitchen

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-48-5

Detail 23230422

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. - chlorine used for wiping cloths is not rated for sanitizing - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 23230423

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw fish over fried crab, speed rack in walk in freezer - raw tuna over cream cheese, walk in cooler - raw shell eggs over sauce, cookline prep cooler Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23230424

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23230420

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 23230418

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - plastic food buckets throughout kitchen and walk in cooler - boxed meat on the floor in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23230421

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - glass door cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

21-38-4

Detail 23230419

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 14Total: 23

22-48-5

Detail 23081361

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. - chlorine used for wiping cloths is not rated for sanitizing

08A-05-6

Detail 23081358

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw fish over fried crab, speed rack in walk in freezer - raw tuna over cream cheese, walk in cooler - raw shell eggs over sauce, cookline prep cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23081372

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - fresh garlic in oil, 91F; butter, 77F, 82F, held off temperature control less than 2 hours. Cook line - roe, 64F; cream cheese, 44F, held off temperature control during lunch rush, then returned to cooler. Less than 2 hours. Sushi prep area - tuna, 46F; white fish, 49F, sushi prep area

29-34-4

Detail 23081371

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose spigot on 3 compartment sink.

52-04-5

Detail 23081359

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment advertises white tuna carpaccio and riverside roll with white tuna. Escolar is served according to the manager. Manager stated new menu is being printed and will be updated Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23081367

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - box of wrap, water filter stored across basin of back hand sink Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23081375

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice dumped in front handsink

53B-01-5

Detail 23081368

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23081363

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. Several employees on duty

22-20-5

Detail 23081366

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

16-21-4

Detail 23081357

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 23081373

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - at bag in box soda rack

01C-06-5

Detail 23081376

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oysters removed from case and tag removed

36-73-4

Detail 23081377

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers

08B-47-4

Detail 23081374

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - plastic food buckets throughout kitchen and walk in cooler - boxed meat on the floor in walk in cooler

14-38-4

Detail 23081369

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - shrimp container cracked Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23081378

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice spoon - boba scoop

23-03-4

Detail 23081356

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue, or dust. - ice shaving machine exterior

14-33-4

Detail 23081360

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - glass door cooler

25-32-4

Detail 23081362

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - jug handle cut to reuse as scoop

29-03-4

Detail 23081364

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. - at front handsink, drain leaking onto the floor when handsink is run

21-07-4

Detail 23081365

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 10 ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23081370

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 22672983

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw sausage over cheese dumplings walk in freezer - raw crab over cooked tempura and egg rolls; raw crab and fish behind lettuce and lemon garnish in cookline Bain Marie cooler - sushi cooler raw beef over radish Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 22672980

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. walk in cooler cooler chicken over beef Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22672982

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Black garlic oil made in house with cooked garlic 68F on cookline. Advised to use time as a public health control - cooked shrimp in sushi area 62F, out and returned to cooler per sushi chef. Advised to ice if in continuous use to maintain temperature control.

03F-02-5

Detail 22672979

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 as required. Sushi rice Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22672978

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags

11-26-1

Detail 22672974

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. 3 employees doing prep in the kitchen - no food handler training. New host Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22672976

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sushi area Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22672975

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Floating in spicy mayo, soy sauce, in rice

14-05-4

Detail 22672981

Basic - Cardboard box used to hold frozen won tons in chest freezer

40-06-5

Detail 22672973

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Jacket and bag in dry storage on shelving - keys in front of water dispenser

08B-38-4

Detail 22672977

Basic - Food stored on floor. walk in freezer; dry storage

02D-01-5

Detail 22672972

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt Corrected On-Site

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 22380556

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employees with no food handler training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Time Extended

08B-49-4

Detail 22380555

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the walk in cooler and walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Time Extended

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 22373069

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of pineapple badly dented Warning

09-01-4

Detail 22373071

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee plating wonton Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22373068

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the cookline chest freezer, raw soft shell crab over deep fried ice cream. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22373075

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw beef and chicken over cooked beef, walk in cooler - raw fish and raw beef over sauces and cream cheese, sushi area Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22373076

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Right side of cookline cooler across from woks: boiled egg 52F, bamboo 51F, egg wash 46F, pork roll 44F, fish cake 53F. All on top right, all other temperatures 41F and below. Operator stated lid was left open next to warming lamp during lunch. Advised to ice and keep lid closed - shrimp 50F in Togo container on top of third pan- - heavy cream 65F out for 2 hours in boba area - in sushi area, raw fish in left display case 43-45F. Operator removed to put on ice and stated door left open during lunch Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22373072

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. Employees with no food handler training Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 22373074

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22373073

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chicken powder, soy sauce, vinegar Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22373079

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. uncovered drink prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22373070

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the walk in cooler and walk in freezer Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22373067

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack, cigarettes, sweater, dry storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 22373066

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Covered 5 gallon containers under handsink Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22373078

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Reach in cooler and prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22373077

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

Jun 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22046241

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed wall between dish area and storage room. Dish machine and three compartment sink moved along south wall in what used to be storage room. Ice machine moved next to air handler.