HIBACHI EXPRESS
490 US HWY 27 N STE 1320 · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cooked touched face twice and did not wash hands. Operator educated employee. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in vinegar and sugar. Operator removed.. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Open bag of panko not stored properly. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Vinegar, orange sugar sauce not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:28 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.