HIBACHI EXPRESS BRADENTON INC
4533 14 ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207
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
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in top part of reach in cooler above cold holding line pork dumplings (60F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been there for approximately 1.5 hours and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge went to store and purchased test strips. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on pad around dumpster on east side of building.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris by sushi station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid on east side of building. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east end of main kitchen area.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at sushi station. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:57 PM.
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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.