HIBACHI EXPRESS BRADENTON INC
4533 14 ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on upper part of reach in cooler on top of food container pork dumplings (51F – Cold Holding).educated Person in charge on cold food storage.Person in charge stated it had been on top for approximately 1 hour and placed in the reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed soiled dishes in handwashing sink in sushi area. person in charge removed and washed sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marpine.
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed on fountain beverage machine ice shoot with mold like substance.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by soda machine.Person in charge secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed on cooks line cell phone on food preparation table. Person in charge removed and washed table. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in freezer a 5 gallon of stock stored on floor. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of latest inspection report available.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east end of main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind grill and fryers.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:00 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.