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HIBACHI EXPRESS

6011 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD · WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · FL 33884

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3607305
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10893816
DBPR license6308481

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used broom and dust pans and engaged in handling clean dishes and didn't change gloves until he was told. Employee removed gloves and washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**

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Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior sides of the ice machine with mold- like substance. **Warning**

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#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in bulk rice on crate next to the back door. Cardboard lining bottom shelf of prep table next to the back door. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on the prep table next to the double hot well. The beverage was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Hood system over fryers. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.