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HIBACHI EXPRESS

195 MALABAR RD NW UNIT 4 · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3324498
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8343751
DBPR license1506787

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. *Raw chicken and raw beef

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. * Operator states they stock the make tables approximately 3 hours prior. Moved all to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Ambient air in both coolers 50F+ degrees.Operator turned dial up, ambient air dropped to 42 on cooler in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket with soapy water in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to sushi line.

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. * Cooler in front with solid ice over fans, ambient temp 50F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic35B-06-4

Basic – Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper in dining area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.