HIBACHI EXPRESS WESLEY CHAPEL INC
5315 VILLAGE MARKET · WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County · FL 33544
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of soy sauce being dented in the dry storage area. Stop Sale Issued. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several bags of meat being stored in non food grade bags in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 pack of tuna thawed out in its packaging even though the instructions state to remove before thawing. Stop Sale Issued. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting being stored under prep tables. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink in the sushi area and on the cook line being used for other purposes. Observed a wire brush in the sink on the cook line and an employee washing a cloth in the sushi bar area. Discussed the use of handwashing sink. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the display menu and to go menus not identifying what items are/can be served raw or undercooked. **Warning**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the dry storage container, in the tempura making station, and in the walk in cooler. Manager removed one of them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable under the prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup of coffee being stored on the sushi make line. Manger removed coffee. Observed an employee drink in the reach in cooler on the cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers above the three compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bags of meat in being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the tempura batter station/cart on the cook line. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed a container of chicken being stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line and a box of vegetable paste in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the handwashing sink leaking into a container on the cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet clothes on the prep table. Discussed placing them in sanitizer buckets in between uses. **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed a bamboo bowl in the kitchen that's used for sushi rice. Discussed not using soft wood in the kitchen with the operator. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:47 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.