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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HIBACHI EXPRESS

5209 US HWY 98 S · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33812

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 25, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3188528
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7927547
DBPR license6308449

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 25, 2022 4:19 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 26, 2022 11:45 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#1High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in back prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#2High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches by back door Observed 2 live roaches in power outlet by back prep table **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20 rodent droppings on ground by back door **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.