HIBACHI EXPRESS
6011 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD · WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · FL 33884
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 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. Beef 46F. Inside the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. Ice was put under the product and the temperature settings was lowered. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 8
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top and interior doors on the dishwasher.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl inside the rice cooker is being used to scoop rice.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. A stack of paper plates at the end of the front counter. The paper plates was inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food on the cook line.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the reach in cooler in the sushi station.
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of rice at the hand washing sink located near the walk in cooler. The rice was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. A case of open chicken on the floor in the back prep area. The chicken was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the cooking equipment on the cook line and exterior of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. Container used for sauces on the cook line is heavily soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 11:09 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.