HIBACHI EXPRESS
2010 SAM WALTON WAY · LAKE WALES · Polk County · FL 33898
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon -50F Tuna-56F Operator turned temperature dial up on the reach cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to the canned foods in dry storage. Operator removed chemicals from next to the can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade food drill used to mix food on the cook line. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Entire walk in cooler **Warning**
Basic 2
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cheesecake in reach in freezer by sushi bar. Operator covered cheesecake. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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.