HIBACHI EXPRESS
5209 US HWY 98 S · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33812
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cut broccoli outback into the cardboard boxes. I had the broccoli washed and put into a clean container. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored on the rack with beverage syrups. The chemicals was removed. Dawn detergent, sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 5
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart containers used inside the bulk rice containers.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of noodles in the kitchen. The noodles was reform off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoons in water at 123F.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:12 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.