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HIBACHI EXPRESS

4401 HOFFNER AVE · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32812

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3492024
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8854431
DBPR license5814191

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of stuffed bananas at the reach-in freezer at the kitchen. Raw shrimp and raw calamari stored on top of precooked chicken at the reach-in freezer at the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of raw mussels at the reach-in freezer at the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of make table broccoli (47F – Cold Holding); lomain pasta (52F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw Salmon (47F – Cold Holding) dumpling (47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that he did checked the temperature early 2 hours ago and was at 40 f and he stored all the food on ice to cool down . **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alex expired 9-20-2024.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.