HIBACHI EXPRESS
1515 BARTOW RD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 lives roaches on top of dishwasher 1 live roach on side of reachin cooler end of sushi bar 2 lives roaches under box soda in dining room in cabinet.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.shrimp 60 F
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 60 F. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dishroom. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap,at hand washing sink in dishroom. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches Behind ice machine 3 dead roaches under table in dining room 1 dead roach in hallway 2 dead roaches under hand washing on cookline 2 dead under dish machine
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor in walk-in cooler. Several cases of chicken on walk-in freezer floor **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside grills and fryers build up with grease and debris. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:48 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.