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HIBACHI EXPRESS

Health inspection records show HIBACHI EXPRESS in WINTER HAVEN has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Winter Haven, Florida, 33884
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516650

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior sides of the ice machine with mold- like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system over fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Light out. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10893816

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior sides of the ice machine with mold- like substance. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in bulk rice on crate next to the back door. Cardboard lining bottom shelf of prep table next to the back door. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on the prep table next to the double hot well. The beverage was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system over fryers. Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used broom and dust pans and engaged in handling clean dishes and didn't change gloves until he was told. Employee removed gloves and washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10807094

  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. By dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over vegetables in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10701543

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-04-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Sushi cooler Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On cook line bowel in kitchen Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Walk in cooler Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine currently not in use 0ppm. Verified sanitizer for three compartment sink. Warning
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over dish machine Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. By dish machine Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over vegetables in walk in cooler Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shell eggs ambient air 87F on cooks line from previous day. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi cooler Salmon 45F, Crab meat 47 , placed on ice Cooks line Ambient air raw shell eggs 87F at room temp from previous day-stop sale issued. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 127F 120F sushi rice Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. In walk in cooler Warning

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8761458

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of the inside of the ice machine not touching ice.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knife in between reach in cooler on cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs on gas pipe on cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line. Operator turned face down. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting boards on top of the hand sink in ware washing area. Operator removed cutting boards.Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at end of cook line. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8633669

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8563706

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of tempura batter on the floor near the back door. The tempura batter was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas on the cook line in dirty water at 85F. The water was discarded. I explained to the operator the correct method that water must maintain 135F or wash every 4 hours or as needed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided instructions by email. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans and lids. Rolling cart. Items were removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks. Dishwasher and next to the ice machine. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Warning
  • 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. 1-15-2019 Warning

Inspection Date: 12/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369042

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield and right side.
  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cut cucumbers next to hand sink in sushi area. Employee moved cut cucumbers. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm), operator primed chlorine to comply. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline, employee provided paper towels.