Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

HABACHI EXPRESS

9309 N 56 ST · TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County · FL 33617

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3440349
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8729375
DBPR license3917942

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored above pre portioned ready to eat sauce. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold-like substance in the top interior of the ice machine.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with many cut marks to where it is no longer easily cleanable.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored on the shelf above the cook line. Manager removed beverage and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs being stored in a container of water temping at 80F. Manager removed and replaced with a dry container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted shelves in the prep area on the rack used to store dry goods. Observed the back of the soda machine nozzle being soiled with a black mold-like substance.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed three sheet pans of meat being stored uncovered in the walk in freezer. Manager had an employee cover all pans. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:47 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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.