HIBACHI EXPRESS

Name: HIBACHI EXPRESS
Address: 5351 N SOCRUM LOOP RD, LAKELAND, FL, 33809, US
Rating: 3.4

5351 North Socrum Loop Road

Lakeland, Florida, 33809

Polk County County

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10824771

08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer. **Time Extended**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8898019

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

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8741126

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

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471788

14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over salads in 2-door glass unit, operator moved shrimp below salads. Corrected On-Site
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber in sink on cookline, employee removed scrubber. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362751

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield. Corrected On-Site
08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed fryer shortening next to hand sink. Employee removed shortening. Corrected On-Site
08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over cabbage in walk in cooler.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed onion in hand sink next to 3-compartment sink, employee discarded onion. Corrected On-Site
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. Observed cut meats in walk in walk in cooler.