HIBACHI BUFFET
901 MEMORIAL BLVD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked ribs in walk in cooler near cook line, operator moved raw fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 6
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oysters. Explained procedure to employee and operator.
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade. Manager placed in dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sink with dish apron and gloves in sink, operator removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02A-01-5Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and provided 2 advisories for facility. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked breaded chicken in Pepsi reach in cooler on cook line, and cut melons in fruit walk-in cooler.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in service station.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 male employees in kitchen preparing food.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen area under and between equipment.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed sauces in produce walk in cooler on floor operator removed containers of sauces from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Observed in crevices between equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed onions being peeled not washed, employee washed onions peeled and unpeeled. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in Pepsi unit with food storage on cook line. Employee cleaned interior of unit. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 4:28 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.