HIBACHI BUFFET
Memorial Boulevard
Lakeland, Florida, 33801
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/28/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Kitchen area Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda heads on soda machine in dining room Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 25-39-4:Basic - Shells of oysters/clams/mussels/crabs shucked onsite used to serve food more than once. Server stated they wash oyster shells in dish machine before stuffing with oyster stuffing. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 20 live flies under shelving in stockroom 10 live flies in stockroom with single service items Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken behind raw beef on hibachi buffet. Operator moved behind chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Stuffed oysters being cooked on reused oyster shell. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/28/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several foods in walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using plastic quart container as scooping in bulk in bulk sugar. Chef removed container Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin cooler doors on cookline. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of foods stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Chef placed on shelving Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head in dining room. Operator had employees wash, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Soak sink in dishroom with black debris buildup Dishmachine tables with black debris buildup Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk potato starch labeled as rice. Warning
- 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg foo young. On buffet 121 F , chef removed for buffet and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over cut vegetables in walk-in cooler. Chef moved chicken Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over octopus salad in walk-in cooler. Chef moved chicken Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Chef moved chicken Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By 3-compartment sink storing gloves By dishroom stored silverware. Manager removed items Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi area. Employee replaced towels Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several foods in walk-in cooler Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 with oven cleaner not label. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Ladies handicap stall toilets
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Serviceline operator cleaning it up. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water in prep sink with thawing chicken
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw pork stored over ready to eat vegetables in walk-in cooler. operator moved pork. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by 3-compartment sink storing cleaning items, Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above 3 compartment sink
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep area
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salt bulk container soiled
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Salt bulk container Chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator covered containers. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk-in cooler . Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rubber gloves stored in hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink, Operator moved. Cups and silverware rack stored in hand washing sink. operator removed items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 40 live flies observed in dry storage area 12 live flies observed in back storage for single use items. No prepping of food in this area of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in dry storage area by cans 2 live flies in hallway 2 live flies in storage area for single use items. Admin Complaint
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Oyster tags not dated. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches by back door behind hot water heater. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored over the top of prep table. operator moved drink. Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By walk-in cooler
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife being stored in between reachin cooler and table. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda heads on bottom soda machines.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen mussels in pans thawing in standing water. operator moved to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 40 live flies observed in dry storage area 12 live flies observed in back storage for single use items. No prepping of food in this area of kitchen
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Buffet observed raw chicken behind raw beef. operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in serviceline
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked products, noodles and salad mix in walk-in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).