Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HIBACHI EXPRESS

4401 HOFFNER AVE · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32812

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3115041
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7652500
DBPR license5814191

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 9, 2021 12:30 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 10, 2021 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./ Raw shrimp over ready to eat shrimp on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found./ Observed 3 live roaches in prep area, 1 live near ice machine and approx 10 live in drip pan under dishwasher. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees / Observed cooked noodles (45°F – Cold Holding) from one hour at 11:30am . Advised operator to rapid chill noodles to bring to 41°. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. / observed soil substance on ice machine located in prep area.

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ Observed in prep area.

#2Basic16-01-4

Basic – Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./ Observed employee cell phone in cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside./ Observed on back door in prep area.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./ Observed soiled floors throughout the establishment.

#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./ Observed leaking faucet on triple sink in prep area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.