HIBACHI EXPRESS
1914 E SR 60, Valrico FL 33594 · 816-681-8868
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under three compartment sink Manager eradicated, clean, and sanitized area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under three compartment sink Manager eradicated, clean, and sanitized area
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 certificates expired
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach in cooler cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line 78
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler cooks line
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed lining bottom of containers holding roe and chopped scallions at sushi bar.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored behind raw shrimp in flip top cooler on cookline.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can. Operator moved can.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles observed under with purple liquid unlabeled.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 observed in cabinet under soda fountain. 2 observed on floor under 3 compartment sink.Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the areas.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce on the floor at cookline Soy sauce and cooking oil on floor in dish area.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic utensils at customer self serve station. Operator placed correctly.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sushi station
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed salmon portions previously frozen and thawed
Oct 21, 2024□ 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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Operator prepared whole salmon portions into individual servings, stored in walk in freezer without date markings. Further observed salmon portions removed from the freezer, thawed in walk in cooler without date markings.
Aug 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed cut, ready to eat zucchini placed back into original packaging (cardboard box). See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw chicken stored over ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready to eat produce in wali in cooler
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator stated that Hibachi steak is cooked to medium/medium well without consumer knowledge that the product is undercooked
Operator prepared whole salmon portions into individual servings, stored in walk in freezer without date markings. Further observed salmon portions removed from the freezer, thawed in walk in cooler without date markings.
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Observed cut, ready to eat zucchini placed back into original packaging (cardboard box). See stop sale.
Aug 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority9 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs into wok with bare hands, then immediately grab utensils to begin cooking the eggs without washing hands.
Observed cut, ready to eat zucchini placed back into original packaging (cardboard box). See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw chicken stored over ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready to eat produce in wali in cooler
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed a case of crab cheese rangoons. Ingredients lists imitation crab. The operator corrected the display menu to properly identify the imitation crab.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of debris under soda fountain beneath fountain heads.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at such line with a bowl of water inside. Employee removed the bowl. Observed utensils stored in hand sink in prep area. Employee removed the utensils.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator stated that Hibachi steak is cooked to medium/medium well without consumer knowledge that the product is undercooked
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in male bathroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in sushi prep area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has copy of paperwork in email to print and prepare
Operator prepared whole salmon portions into individual servings, stored in walk in freezer without date markings. Further observed salmon portions removed from the freezer, thawed in walk in cooler without date markings.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in prep area. Found the hot water inlet valve turned off. Owner turned the hot water on.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine, and around the perimeter of the opening
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Observed cut, ready to eat zucchini placed back into original packaging (cardboard box). See stop sale.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in female bathroom.
Opened employee opened water located on prep table at cook line. Manager removed
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bowl in sushi bar sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, in walk in cooler
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink on cook line drains into 5 gal bucket
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken and beef with not date mark in walk-in cooler
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 to operator
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a blue CO2 tanks not secured across from 3-compartment sink
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor in back kitchen adjacent to 3-compartment sink
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.