HIBACHI EXPRESS
5209 US HWY 98 S · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33812
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer, lotion stored on the utility cart where portioned saucers are stored and carry out containers. The sanitizer and lotions was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in the sushi area used to fill a pitcher. The water was discarded and the pitcher was taken to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from the cook line. The paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
14-25-5Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close grained wood) as a food-contact surface. On the bottom shelf inside the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. A case of noodles on the kitchen floor under the prep table. The noodles was removed from off the floor. Bulk containers of meat under the shelf inside the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler doors across from the cook line.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli being cut before washed. I informed the manager to wash before cutting.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:11 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.