HIBACHI EXPRESS
490 US HWY 27 N STE 1320 · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored raw shrimp accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored in kitchen and on top of line. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk tempura. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator made employee move accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination at cash out and soda dispenser. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:05 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.