HIBACHI EXPRESS
5351 North Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33809
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in 86F standing water. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool in hand sink on cook line. **Warning**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
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. Observed debris on interior sides and shield operator cleaned interior of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce in walk in cooler, operator removed sauce from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between cooler and table, operator removed knife from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool in sink, employee removed steel wool. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).