HIBACHI EXPRESS
1515 BARTOW RD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Using Togo bags for food storage in walk-in freezer.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap stored over rice flour in stock area. Operator moved soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
52-03-4Intermediate – Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Crab rolls, crab Rangoon and sushi using imitation crab. Operator is having employees change menus and online menu. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice machine lid
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink.Operator turn hot water back on. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Black debris buildup in bottom of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Peas/carrot mixer on floor in freezer. operator moved food to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of grills, fryers and table equipment on the cookline heavy soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood, filters and fire suspension pipes with dripping grease buildup on cookline.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:46 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.