HIBACHI EXPRESS
5308 LITTLE RD · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34655
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels under multiple sushi items
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna completely thawed in package which states to remove before thawing. 2 solid pieces , 4 ground packages
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Rice put into warmer 45 minutes ago, operator put time on chart **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker bonnet missing.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards in prep area stained
Basic 3
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. Ahi tuna completely thawed in package which states to remove before thawing. 2 solid pieces , 4 ground packages, see stop sale.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in standing water on cook line- 104F, operator dumped water out of pan, will wash utensils every 4 hours, **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. hand wash sink on cook line drip, will not shut off.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:17 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.