HIBACHI EXPRESS
5351 N SOCRUM LOOP RD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel wool in hand sink on cook line, operator removed stainless steel wool. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in corn starch container in dry storage shelf, operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male in sushi station, employee put on cap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed on corn starch container on food storage shelf, operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 28, 2026 1:12 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.