HIBACHI EXPRESS BRADENTON INC
4533 14 ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 3 compartment sink 100ppm. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Chicken over raw Beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
52-03-4Intermediate – Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Repeat violation from routine inspection 9/21/23 and 5/26/23 As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back area of kitchen, meat cutter soiled with dried food debris. Person in charge stated it has not been used for approximately three weeks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in back kitchen area across from dish machine box of produce blocking Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed box of produce. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwasher area . Person in charge stated it was bleach and water. Person in charge labeled bottle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in front kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in Walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed in Sushi area pickled ginger container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in Sushi area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in sushi area single service items stored upright. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched by fountain beverage machine. Person in charge put all handles first. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:28 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.