Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

FJ HIBACHI EXPRESS INC

1832 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD · WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County · FL 33543

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3354506
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8373766
DBPR license6112936

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 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 1

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored behind sauce in the reach in cooler on the cookline Corrected -observed employee place raw shelled eggs in front of sauce in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by rice cooker lid Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline and in dish area

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table

#2Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of carrots on floor in walk-in cooler

#3Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed a plastic container reused as a rice scoop Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature Corrected -observed employee place under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket at mop sink

#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a green wet wiping cloth stored on prep table at sushi station

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.