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HIBACHI EXPRESS

490 US HWY 27 N STE 1320 · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3612299
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10901017
DBPR license3801222

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with dried seaweed. Operator removed toilet bowl fragrance packets and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: broccoli in kitchen, operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container lid cracked, on bulk rice .

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 47 · Electrical wiring/outlets – reporting only
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.