HIBACHI EXPRESS
5209 US HWY 98 S · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33812
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over uncooked French fries inside the bottom of the large flip top reach in cooler. The chicken was moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White lid to a soy sauce container stored in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The lid was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 2
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Noodles, chicken, beef pork inside the walk in freezer. Bulk containers of cut chicken inside the walk in cooler.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between the reach in cooler and prep table across from the cook line. The knives were removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:34 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.