Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

HIBACHI EXPRESS

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3324498
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8509366
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 – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Food was iced, but bottom reach-in cooler was 48F ambient. Operator has maintenance scheduled for today. Will come back tomorrow or Friday to comply. Per Liselotte **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket with soapy water in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**

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

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to sushi line. – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic35B-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper in dining area – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:02 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.