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HIBACHI EXPRESS

4401 HOFFNER AVE · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32812

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3410294
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8567982
DBPR license5814191

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 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 1

#5High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over brown rice in reach in freezer next to sushi station Breaded raw shrimp stored over krab Rangoon at reach in freezer next to sushi station Priority: High Priority

Intermediate 3

#2Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. The one by the dish machine . **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-Site
#3Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Shrimp tempura wasn’t on the time plan per operator was on time for less than 4 hours. Priority: Intermediate

#6Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Observed: Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Pest control stored in top of dry storage area . **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods . The soda machine. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked rice at the walk-in cooler . Priority: Basic

#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. The suger . **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.