HABACHI EXPRESS
9309 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 8138678818
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed poster to manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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 the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Manager replaced container and retested at 50ppm.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed sauce being stored in. A large non food grade container.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish machine area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in containers in the refrigerator.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top a bucket of soy sauce.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the male restroom.
Stored food not covered in the freezer.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a small leak in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the back by the dish machine being turned off. Employee turned water supply back on. Discutir and cold running water at all times at handwashing sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Manger replaced soap.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons used for rice in a cup of water. Employee removed before temper was taken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted shelves being used to store dry Items.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of food being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in standing water temping 73F. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted dry storage shelves in the prep area of the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored above pre portioned ready to eat sauce. Manager corrected storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold-like substance in the top interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with many cut marks to where it is no longer easily cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored on the shelf above the cook line. Manager removed beverage and stored correctly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs being stored in a container of water temping at 80F. Manager removed and replaced with a dry container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted shelves in the prep area on the rack used to store dry goods. Observed the back of the soda machine nozzle being soiled with a black mold-like substance.
Stored food not covered. Observed three sheet pans of meat being stored uncovered in the walk in freezer. Manager had an employee cover all pans.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over washed vegetables in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed beneath dish machine.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over white rice in reach in walk in cooler. Manager replaced chicken over raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed the following temperatures in sushi cooler: white fish (50F - Cold Holding); crab (48F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (50F - Cold Holding); (50F). shrimp (50F) products prepared and placed in cooler at 10:00am. (1hr and 22 minutes). Manager turned down thermostat in cooler and will monitor. 12:00 Pm -Retempt white fish 38F. crab 45F, shrimp and sea weed salad48F. Manager placed all product in tub of ice:
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. Emailed poster to manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a small amount of mold like substance on the inside flap of the ice machine. Manager began cleaning it.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table. Employee removed phone from table.
Food stored on floor. Observed employee prepping shrimp on table and tossing shrimp in tub set directly on the floor. Manager placed tub on top of a 5gallon bucket.
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This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.