HIBACHI EXPRESS
195 MALABAR RD NW UNIT 4, Palm Bay FL 32907 · 3218026632
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019048839 | Sep 12, 2019 | Feb 20, 2020 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over seaweed in upright reach in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp and raw shrimp over ready to eat imitation crab in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Eight packages of ground tuna thawed without removing from vacuum.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back kitchen hand wash sink blocked by fryer oil.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at sushi bar had strainer with cabbage in it. Operator attempted to wash soiled tongs in hand wash sink. Stopped prior to doing so.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Eight 113g pouches of ground tuna thawed without removing from vacuum seal.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer gaskets soiled torn.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in raw beef container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at sushi bar gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Make table gaskets soiled with mold like substance. White chest reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris, x2. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpsters have open lids.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer has blood on bottom shelf.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken ice maker near triple sink.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and forks on front line.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen has soiled utensils stored in it.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Restroom has no covered receptacle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and charger cord over food preparation make table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator observed cooking with no hair restraints on.
Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer torn gaskets.
Food stored on floor. Ginger and sauce stored on floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 94f, corrected to 135f.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter covers soiled with grease. Make table gaskets, sushi reach in cooler, reach in freezer gaskets, and walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Bottom shelf under griddle soiled with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both upright reach in freezers have old food debris on bottom shelves.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken ice maker and small reach in cooler in kitchen not in use.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Three mops not stored to dry in mop sink.
Aug 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400+ ppm. Corrected to 50ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in sink on cook line
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by sushi bar Sink on cook line
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep guy
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in freezer and upright freezer
Floor area(s) covered with standing water By freezers
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket sushi reach in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sushi reach in cooler
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Unwashed produce over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produced stored over tofu. Moved by operator
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor picked up and placed on rack
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water pan temp 90F, placed on grill
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Gaskets soiled in reach in coolers
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops hung up to dry
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not label, label added by operator
Sep 20, 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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Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. No parasite destruction letter for fresh salmon. Operator recieved copy of letter from KGI during inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap bottle and utensil in hand wash sink next to chest freezer. Operator removed items
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket on floor. Employee placed on top of empty bucket
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White seafood reach in freezer bottom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy grease build up
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops hung up by employee
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt, rice
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans oyster sauce
Raw chicken over raw shrimp
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, operator diluted until proper ppm was achieved
Handwash sink on cookline had scooper in it upon arrival
No employee agreement to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one employee
No soap provided at handwash sink on the cookline
Bowls with no handle used to dispense cooked rice
Employee personal food not properly identified and separated from food to be served to the public, breakfast sandwiches, mozz sticks in reach-in freezer
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair, torn gaskets on reach-in freezers
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor, avocados and cooking oil
Gaskets on reach-in freezers soiled with mildew like substance, outsides crock pots, toaster oven and microwave soiled with grease and old food debris
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. *Raw chicken and raw beef
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. * Cooler in front with solid ice over fans, ambient temp 50F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn
Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler
Sep 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. *Raw chicken and raw beef
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. * Operator states they stock the make tables approximately 3 hours prior. Moved all to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Ambient air in both coolers 50F+ degrees.Operator turned dial up, ambient air dropped to 42 on cooler in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket with soapy water in hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to sushi line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. * Cooler in front with solid ice over fans, ambient temp 50F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn
Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper in dining area
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. *Raw chicken and raw beef
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. * Operator states they stock the make tables approximately 3 hours prior. Moved all to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Ambient air in both coolers 50F+ degrees.Operator turned dial up, ambient air dropped to 42 on cooler in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket with soapy water in hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to sushi line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. * Cooler in front with solid ice over fans, ambient temp 50F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn
Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper in dining area
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.