HIBACHI EXPRESS
Bartow Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33801
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-25-5:Basic - 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-38-4:Basic - 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
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli being cut before washed. I informed the manager to wash before cutting.
- 41-10-4:High 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
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - 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-02-4:Intermediate - 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart containers used inside the bulk rice containers.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of noodles in the kitchen. The noodles was reform off the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoons in water at 123F.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cut broccoli outback into the cardboard boxes. I had the broccoli washed and put into a clean container. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored on the rack with beverage syrups. The chemicals was removed. Dawn detergent, sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Noodles, chicken, beef pork inside the walk in freezer. Bulk containers of cut chicken inside the walk in cooler.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between the reach in cooler and prep table across from the cook line. The knives were removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **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. Raw chicken over uncooked French fries inside the bottom of the large flip top reach in cooler. The chicken was moved to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White lid to a soy sauce container stored in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The lid was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
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 9/13/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked sushi display case door Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken and fish stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Observed buckets of sauces on floor in storage as well. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat vegetables and raw shrimp in walk in cooler Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink Blocked by buckets of teriyaki sauce in dish area. Manager removed Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Hibachi beef served medium well. Not marked on menu Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink on cook line and by dish area Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/13/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).