HIBACHI EXPRESS
5308 LITTLE ROAD · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34655
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken and raw shrimp stored cut onions and cabbage on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw items below ready to eat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4lbs of Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna 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. Located in reach-in cooler at sushi bar.
Intermediate 6
01D-02-4Intermediate – Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink next to three-compartment sink used to store single-serve containers inside bowl. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that three recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator replaced battery. Able to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle on bottom shelf of table in warewashing area containing multi-surface cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle multi-surface cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
06-09-1Basic – 4lbs of Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna 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. Located in reach-in cooler at sushi bar.
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal beverage not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cut carrots and onions not covered in walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:57 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.