HIBACHI EXPRESS
5351 North Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33809
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 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).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
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 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).