HIBACHI EXPRESS
1515 BARTOW RD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner on expo line
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool in cook line hand sink
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi hand sink. Manager put towels. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed tooth paste and mouthwash on sushi line.
Basic 11
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on expo line.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By ice machine and under dish and cook line equipment **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of sauces, cases of frozen fish in walk in cooler , and bags of flour and rice in storage
43-01-4Basic – Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Cot on sushi line, and in back kitchen **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi station
40-01-4Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed multiple employees items like toys on shelving by sushi station
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks and fan guards have accumulated food debris, dust and mold like substance Exterior of fryers have bult up food debris **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cases stored on floor
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On sushi line **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:38 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 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.