HIBACHI BUFFET
2870 US HWY 27 N, Sebring FL 33870 · 646-255-7696
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches under the cook line in the kitchen. Observed one live roach by the hand washing sink located back of the kitchen. Observed one live roach on the side of reach in freezer and one live roach by the walk in cooler in the kitchen. Five all together.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025002702 | Jan 9, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of chocolate pudding on can rack in kitchen, owner voluntarily discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw chicken over a pan of avocados in reach in cooler in front bar area, owner moved chicken to bottom shelve.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 carts blocking hand washing sink in kitchen, owner moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket in hand washing sink in wait staff area, employee moved.
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Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women's bathroom door propped open, employee closed the door.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff area, with water in between and not air drying correctly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sliced potatoes on the floor in the walk in cooler, owner placed on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer front counter area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between food preparation tables in the kitchen, owner moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of strawberry glaze on the can rack dented in the kitchen, owner voluntarily discarded.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch the garbage can then engage in food preparation without washing hands, stopped employee educated on hand washing, employee washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed four bags of chicken in carry out bags in direct contact in the reach in freezer in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw hard shell eggs over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler, owner moved the chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed a pan of raw chicken over raw ground beef in the walk in freezer, owner corrected by moving chicken to bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed drain cleaner next to a bottle of yellow dye on the cook line, owner moved the drain cleaner.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Manuel can opener soiled with food debris in the kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of krab salad and a container of fruit salad made 10/31/2025 was not date marked in the walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machines in the kitchen with a black like substance on the white guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of cups in both wait stations wet in between and not properly air drying.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door has a gap underneath and on side.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door was blocked with white tubs, owner moved.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in a carry out bag in the walk in cooler, the operator removed and put in correct bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat chicken in the reach in cooler in the sushi bar area, operator moved the eggs to different shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump ice in the hand wash sink near the grill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cole slaw, ambrosia salad, and cucumber-tomato salad that were made but were not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machines in the kitchen have a black like substance on the white guard.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back of kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in the wait station has food debris inside it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets on the walk in cooler and reach in coolers in the kitchen are soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach cooler in the kitchen have shelves that have rust on them.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink in dish area water is leaking from the faucet.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, flour, cornmeal not labeled in containers.
Jan 10, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in Pepsi cooler
Jan 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of cheddar sauce dented on the can rack located in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator set up triple sink. Operator will call for service.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee remove watch and wristband put in pocket and changed his gloves without handwashing, educated employee on handwashing.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches under the cook line in the kitchen. Observed one live roach by the hand washing sink located back of the kitchen. Observed one live roach on the side of reach in freezer and one live roach by the walk in cooler in the kitchen. Five all together.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One pound butter patties at 78 F, 50 pounds of raw chicken at 46 degrees. Operator removed and voluntarily disposed of.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One pound butter patties at 78 F, 50 pounds of raw chicken at 46 degrees.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment under buffet tables.
Employee washed hands in the triple sink. Employee was educated on proper location.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no waste receptacle with lids in the women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches by filing cabinet in wait staff area. Observed one dead roach by reach in cooler in sushi bar area. Observed one dead roach on the dumb waiter and one dead roach by the walk in freezer located in the kitchen. Five all together.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed fish next to food in the reach in freezer not segregated from other food. Operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with a watch and a bracelet on while cooking, employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator was not using the sanitizer side, taking washed and rinsed pots directly to drying rack. Operator removed pots, rewashed and sanitized. Operator set up triple sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed four boxes of fortune cookies on the floor in the wait staff area. Observed two cases of cabbage and two cases of potatoes on the floor in the kitchen by the cook line and two cases of cantaloupe on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the handle of the fryer, operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand washing sink in the sushi bar area.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in Pepsi cooler
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons facing upright in the dish area, operator changed to downward.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed different sauces and soups not labeled in the walk in cooler.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed husky storage bins used to hold bulk corn starch and flour.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed two items on buffet with no lids and not under sneeze guard. Fried won ton and chopped scallions. Operator put lids over items.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed garlic and oil on cookline with no time mark. Operator added time to item.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed buckets and squeegees blocking hand sink at cookline. Operator moved all from area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline. Operator added towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black growth in corners of drop guard inside ice machines.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook on line with wrist watch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed lexan pans stacked wet. Operator resituated to allow air drying.
Food storage container for non time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed old food on exterior of bulk sugar and flour containers.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed cut scallions and fried won ton noodles offered in open containers at buffet, not under sneeze guard not protected. Operator removed to kitchens to find closed containers.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. imitation crab meat zoster brand 20ea at 2lbs (70F - Cold Holding) thawed at room temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pepsi cooler, ribs (44F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved items to walk-in and will not use until cooler is able to maintain foods at 41F or colder.
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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Wrong consumer advisory used. Operator has oyster warning posted instead of raw meats advisory. Inspector emailed the correct advisory during inspection and operator posted at sushi bar.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer at 25ppm corrected to 50 ppm during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed imitation crab meat Ososter brand 20ea at 2lbs (70F - Cold Holding). See stop sale
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar container with scoop handle touching food. Manager stood the scoop in corner of container with handle out.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops on 70F water at kit. Operator removed water and will hold in dry cup.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email.
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.