HIBACHI EXPRESS
2106 SHEPHERD RD · MULBERRY · Polk County · FL 33860
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Calamari stored inside a plastic grocery style bag inside the black chest style freezer next to the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A container of cracked eggs stored inside of a container of sliced onions in the top section of the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The eggs was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on the baseboard next to the beverage syrup rack. The droppings was removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 1
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. A case of cooking oil on the floor next to the ice machine. A case of shrimp on the floor inside the walk in freezer. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:52 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
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.