DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HIBACHI EXPRESS

195 Malabar Road Southwest
Palm Bay, Florida, 32907
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8895132

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor picked up and placed on rack Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water pan temp 90F, placed on grill **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Gaskets soiled in reach in coolers Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops hung up to dry Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not label, label added by operator Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Unwashed produce over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produced stored over tofu. Moved by operator Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721630

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket on floor. Employee placed on top of empty bucket Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White seafood reach in freezer bottom
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy grease build up Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops hung up by employee Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt, rice
  • 01D-08-5:High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. No parasite destruction letter for fresh salmon. Operator recieved copy of letter from KGI during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap bottle and utensil in hand wash sink next to chest freezer. Operator removed items Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8509516

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowls with no handle used to dispense cooked rice **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and separated from food to be served to the public, breakfast sandwiches, mozz sticks in reach-in freezer
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair, torn gaskets on reach-in freezers Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor, avocados and cooking oil
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Gaskets on reach-in freezers soiled with mildew like substance, outsides crock pots, toaster oven and microwave soiled with grease and old food debris Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans oyster sauce
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw chicken over raw shrimp Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, operator diluted until proper ppm was achieved Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink on cookline had scooper in it upon arrival Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No employee agreement to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one employeeCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on the cookline Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510525

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. * Cooler in front with solid ice over fans, ambient temp 50F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. *Raw chicken and raw beef - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8509366

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. * Cooler in front with solid ice over fans, ambient temp 50F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper in dining area - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. *Raw chicken and raw beef - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. * Operator states they stock the make tables approximately 3 hours prior. Moved all to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Ambient air in both coolers 50F+ degrees.Operator turned dial up, ambient air dropped to 42 on cooler in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Food was iced, but bottom reach-in cooler was 48F ambient. Operator has maintenance scheduled for today. Will come back tomorrow or Friday to comply. Per Liselotte **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket with soapy water in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to sushi line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343751

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. * Cooler in front with solid ice over fans, ambient temp 50F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-06-4:Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper in dining area
  • 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 and raw beef
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. * Operator states they stock the make tables approximately 3 hours prior. Moved all to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Ambient air in both coolers 50F+ degrees.Operator turned dial up, ambient air dropped to 42 on cooler in kitchen. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket with soapy water in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to sushi line.