HIBACHI EXPRESS BRADENTON INC
4533 14 ST W
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris by across from wok station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east end of main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at sushi station. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored seafood not wrapped and stored on rack in reach in freezer. Person in charge removed and wrapped seafood. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observe at sushi bar area. Employee put on gloves, cut an avocado and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Employee, voluntarily, discarded, avocado, remove soil, gloves, watch and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in sushi bar area. Person in charge stopped employee and explained proper handwashing procedures.employee washed hands with soap . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over raw seafood. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe at sushi bar area. Employee put on gloves, cut an avocado and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Employee, voluntarily, discarded, avocado, remove soil, gloves, watch and put on clean gloves.
- 53B-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. Lou rang and Jin hui
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on east side of building.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris by sushi station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid on east side of building. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east end of main kitchen area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at sushi station. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High 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.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in top part of reach in cooler above cold holding line pork dumplings (60F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been there for approximately 1.5 hours and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge went to store and purchased test strips. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in front kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in Walk in cooler Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed in Sushi area pickled ginger container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in Sushi area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in sushi area single service items stored upright. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched by fountain beverage machine. Person in charge put all handles first. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High 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. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 3 compartment sink 100ppm. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Chicken over raw Beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 52-03-4:Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Repeat violation from routine inspection 9/21/23 and 5/26/23 As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back area of kitchen, meat cutter soiled with dried food debris. Person in charge stated it has not been used for approximately three weeks. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in back kitchen area across from dish machine box of produce blocking Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed box of produce. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwasher area . Person in charge stated it was bleach and water. Person in charge labeled bottle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Beef steak over Miso soup pot. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed Raw Beef steak. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Observed in Walk in cooler raw Shrimp over tofu and cut cleaned vegetables. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed raw Shrimp. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/21/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
7
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple no handle containers used to dispense food in all area of the kitchen and Walk in cooler. Person in charge removed bowls. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in Sushi area pickled ginger container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris Observed in Sushi area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in sushi area single service items stored upright. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-10-4:High 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. Observed in front kitchen area employees touched hair and hat and grabbed a single service lid for food. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and glove use. Employee discarded lid , washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed in front kitchen area employee washed hands with no soap. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures and emailed hand out to Person in charge. Employee washed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Beef steak over Miso soup pot. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed Raw Beef steak. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed in back kitchen area, employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures. Person in charge washed hands in Handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 52-03-4:Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back area of kitchen, meat cutter soiled with dried food debris. Person in charge stated it was used to cut raw meat approximately 3 day ago. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in back kitchen area across from dish machine food cart blocking Handwashing sink. Person in charge moved cart. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed by Sushi area metal scrub pad, multiple brushes and soiled dishes in Handwashing sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing sink use. Person in charge removed all items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-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. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwasher area . Person in charge stated it was bleach and water. Person in charge labeled bottle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 7 basic).