Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HIBACHI EXPRESS

2106 SHEPHERD RD · MULBERRY · Polk County · FL 33860

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3746090
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13784592
DBPR license6309064

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority14-86-1

High 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**

Warning
#3High Priority08A-05-6

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority35A-04-4

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – 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**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.