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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of pineapple. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Operator educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink in triple sink. Operator educated employee. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: scoop in hand washing sink in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ . Operator returned to establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar, corn starch and tempura. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Operator using drill with spatula to mix food on line.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:15 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.