HIBACHI EXPRESS & SUSHI
9956 HUTCHINSON BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees electronics on prep table in kitchen.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spatula in standing water 74f.
- 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. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cups stored upright next to drink self serve drink machine. Manager turned upside down.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on June 1, 2023.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep grooves and mold like substance in kitchen prep area. Manager threw away. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse bowl under running water at three compartment sink and stack on top of other bowls. Employee explained correct procedure to other employee and dishes were taken to dish washing area to be washed properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wasabi stored in garbage bags. Manager removed product and put in bowl with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic wrap blocking hand wash sink.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used for greasing pans. Manager threw away.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired October 1, 2024.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid stored under register. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).