HIBACHI EXPRESS
260 CITRUS TOWER BLVD STE A · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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. -0 ppm **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on cook line -raw shell eggs behind cabbage on make table on cook line. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -various sushi rolls on menu board, operator marked with asterisk **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -sushi bar and back hand sink. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -bottom shelves on cook line
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -tuna on sushi line, 33F, operator cut **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back screen door
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -yum yum sauce in walk in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -125F **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning under hood suppression system
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of fryer cabinets -underside of soda nozzles
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic jug used as scoop in rice
14-17-4Basic – Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, in kitchen
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:23 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.