HIBACHI BUFFET
901 MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland FL 33801
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found 20 live flies under shelving in stockroom 10 live flies in stockroom with single service items
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017060481 | Nov 8, 2017 | Mar 14, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2016055838 | Dec 7, 2016 | Dec 22, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels and cooling wracking in hand washing sink, operator removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by dishwasher, operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink across from the cook line operator replaced soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp, raw beef,raw pork,dice melons walk in cooler and
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at sushi station operator, operator turned on water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Location kitchen, operator started process of cleaning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed containers from seasonings and spices
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach closed to the exit of the kitchen., operator discarded,and sanitized area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line cook cooking shrimps and hibachi cook cooking while not wearing, hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce In walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish above open jello in walk-in cooler
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Baked Crab on buffet. Chef removed label and relabeled. Baked Krab
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice machine in dining room
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing scrub pad in Hand washing sink in sushi area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, chicken, prepared squid salad and cut melons not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Quart container used as scoop in bulk items. Chef removed.
Food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor in walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom oh soda heads on both drink machines
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep counter
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in cooler raw fish over ready to eat jello Walk-in cooler raw pork over ready to eat seafood salad. Operator moved items.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk-in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Operator moved items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By the 3 compartment sink
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Green beans being prepped in server station in dining room
Food stored on floor. Several case of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head with debris buildup
Stored food not covered. Frozen whole duck sitting on shelf in walk-in freezer not covered or protected. Walk-in cooler crab legs not covered
Apr 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 20 live flies under shelving in stockroom 10 live flies in stockroom with single service items
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken behind raw beef on hibachi buffet. Operator moved behind chicken.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Stuffed oysters being cooked on reused oyster shell.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda heads on soda machine in dining room
Open dumpster lid.
Shells of oysters/clams/mussels/crabs shucked onsite used to serve food more than once. Server stated they wash oyster shells in dish machine before stuffing with oyster stuffing.
Jan 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several foods in walk-in cooler
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg foo young. On buffet 121 F, chef removed for buffet and discarded.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over cut vegetables in walk-in cooler. Chef moved chicken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over octopus salad in walk-in cooler. Chef moved chicken
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Chef moved chicken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By 3-compartment sink storing gloves By dishroom stored silverware. Manager removed items
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi area. Employee replaced towels
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several foods in walk-in cooler
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with oven cleaner not label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using plastic quart container as scooping in bulk in bulk sugar. Chef removed container
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin cooler doors on cookline.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of foods stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Chef placed on shelving
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head in dining room. Operator had employees wash, rinsed and sanitized.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Soak sink in dishroom with black debris buildup Dishmachine tables with black debris buildup
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk potato starch labeled as rice.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw pork stored over ready to eat vegetables in walk-in cooler. operator moved pork.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by 3-compartment sink storing cleaning items, Operator moved items.
Bathroom facility not clean. Ladies handicap stall toilets
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Serviceline operator cleaning it up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water in prep sink with thawing chicken
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rubber gloves stored in hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink, Operator moved. Cups and silverware rack stored in hand washing sink. operator removed items.
Ceiling tile missing. Above 3 compartment sink
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salt bulk container soiled
Stored food not covered. Salt bulk container Chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator covered containers.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 40 live flies observed in dry storage area 12 live flies observed in back storage for single use items. No prepping of food in this area of kitchen
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters
Oct 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 40 live flies observed in dry storage area 12 live flies observed in back storage for single use items. No prepping of food in this area of kitchen
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Buffet observed raw chicken behind raw beef. operator moved
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in serviceline
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked products, noodles and salad mix in walk-in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches by back door behind hot water heater.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored over the top of prep table. operator moved drink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By walk-in cooler
Food stored on floor. Several buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife being stored in between reachin cooler and table. Operator removed knife.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda heads on bottom soda machines.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen mussels in pans thawing in standing water. operator moved to walk-in cooler.
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