Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HIBACHI EXPRESS

7306 GALL BLVD · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33541

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3716865
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13755358
DBPR license6113630

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – 1 live roach present underneath rice warmers on cook line on floor near cove molding. Operator eliminated and removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream Cheese (49F – Cold Holding); Tofu (49F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 62F. Issued stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Chicken (49F – Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (49F – Ambient Air Temperature); Raw Beef (49F – Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (49F – Cold Holding); Tofu (49F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 62F. Operator started to repair thermostat at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control on sushi rice. Operator marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 1 dead roach on premises near front counter on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine chute in dining area. Soda dispensing area also soiled with black/green mold-like substance. Operator started to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer underneath shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
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.