Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

HIBACHI BUFFET

901 MEMORIAL BLVD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3395696
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8514848
DBPR license6305627

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk-in cooler . Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rubber gloves stored in hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink, Operator moved. Cups and silverware rack stored in hand washing sink. operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above 3 compartment sink

#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep area

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salt bulk container soiled

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Salt bulk container Chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.