HIBACHI EXPRESS
1344 HOMESTEAD RD N, Lehigh Acres FL 33936 · 239.785.7374
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license is expired.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed grocery store style t handle bags used in direct contact with raw pork and beef in the reach in freezer in the back of the kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license is expired.
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. Printed from Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips available at the time of the inspection for chlorine sanitizer.
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and had employees sign form Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of training is missing from the certificates.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handled bowl used as a scoop,in the bang bang bulk sauce in the walking cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between th prep table and the grill in the kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy of Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in the men's or ladies restrooms.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Inspection 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile in kitchen and back prep area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in soda station at service area. Operator removed ice scoop.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer on glass front reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris/ black mold like substance on walk in cooler door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Jul 10, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed fish stored above raw ready to eat vegetables in walk in cooler, operator moved fish to different shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed to paper towels at hand wash sink next to coffee maker. Operator placed paper towels in dispenser.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile in kitchen above cookline.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth towel under cutting board in prep ares of kitchen, instructed operator that they could use a dry towel but not a wet towel due to possible transference of bacteria. Operator removed towel.
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.