Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HIBACHI EXPRESS

5209 US HWY 98 S · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33812

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3676549
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13557903
DBPR license6308449

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate1 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

#2High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken on the flat grill is doubled pan. The bottom pan was removed to allow the chicken reheat to 165F for hot holding. 120F **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as a dump sink by evidence of food in the hand washing sink. Kitchen.

Basic 1

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.