HIBACHI EXPRESS
260 CITRUS TOWER BLVD SUITE A · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
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 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm, ran machine 3 times and primed sanitizer **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw beef over unwashed zucchini in walk in cooler, operator moved beef to bottom storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -egg rolls (79F – Cold Holding), cook line, less than four hours per operator. Recommended operator use Time as a Public Health Control. -raw shrimp tempura (49F – Cold Holding); raw scallops (50F – Cold Holding) , reach in cooler on cook line, less than four hours per operator, moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
52-03-4Intermediate – Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. -Menu items on main menu, take out menu and on menu boards state Crab, with a "C" not imitation with a "K". Operator has new menus being made stating "krab" **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards above triple sink and on cook line -interior of reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Rolls containing cold smoked salmon-Alaska Roll and Philadelphia Roll. Amazing Roll and Sushi and Sashimi sides **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -back kitchen, operator supplied **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -sushi prep **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
Basic 8
33-15-4Basic – Dumpster located outside lid is broken. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour, rice containers in back kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris under dish machine and triple sink **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -122F **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior rice and dry goods containers in back kitchen -curtains leading to front area from kitchen -exterior of rice cooker -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -sushi and hibachi take out containers, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed mushrooms over prepped onions in walk in cooler, operator moved mushrooms to unwashed shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:04 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.