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HIBACHI EXPRESS

Health inspection records show HIBACHI EXPRESS in LAKELAND has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

5351 North Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33809
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/9/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13550368

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskin flip to unit on cook line.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over portion containers of sauce in glass door Pepsi unit at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrubber in hand sink on cook line, operator removed scrubber from sink. Corrected On-Site

10/15/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10930834

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee at sushi station, employee put on cap. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler, operator moved raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

5/16/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10824771

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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**

4/22/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8898019

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 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

9/24/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8741126

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 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

1/8/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8471788

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 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

8/14/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8362751

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 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.