HIBACHI EXPRESS
4401 HOFFNER AVE, Orlando FL 32812 · 407.826.1489
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in walk in cooler prepared 12/4. Temperature range 45F-49F. Operator discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021034392 | Jul 9, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Raw beef stored over scallops at the walk-in freezer. Operator switch it.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator have a new system on the screen menu doesn't identify which is raw. Operator contact the system administrator and he added to the screen while conducting my inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory at the screen menu. Operator contact the system administrator and he added to the screen while conducting my inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of prep table and bottom of make table.
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Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayo stored on floor back of the house operator moved it to the prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods and mop sink..
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored over spicy mayo sauce bottom of prep table sushi station. Operator washed it.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at sushi station. Operator moved to table.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand wash sink yo fill water for the utensils at the employee hand sink kitchen area, And observed cooking pan stored at the employee hand sink back area ne t to the 3 compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator using a stainless bowl without Handel as scoop for make table at the shrimp-vegetable and at the sushi crunch back area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water at the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table kitchen area and sushi table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler,walk-in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator fix it.
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of stuffed bananas at the reach-in freezer at the kitchen. Raw shrimp and raw calamari stored on top of precooked chicken at the reach-in freezer at the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler.
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of stuffed bananas at the reach-in freezer at the kitchen. Raw shrimp and raw calamari stored on top of precooked chicken at the reach-in freezer at the kitchen.
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. Raw beef stored on top of raw mussels at the reach-in freezer at the kitchen. Corrected On-Site**
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of make table broccoli (47F - Cold Holding); lomain pasta (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw Salmon (47F - Cold Holding) dumpling (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that he did checked the temperature early 2 hours ago and was at 40 f and he stored all the food on ice to cool down.
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. Alex expired 9-20-2024.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Stored raw chicken nuggets at the same container with French fries at the reach-in freezer.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shrimp stored on top of cooked potatoes at the bottom of make table.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of krab Rangoon at the walk-in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken turkey stored on top of butter at the walk-in cooler.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee preparing sauce at front area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the Make table.
Food stored on floor. Sauce stored on floor front area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom on make table.
Stored food not covered. Rice at walk-in freezer and mussels at the reach-in freezer.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed: 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. Raw beef stored over brown rice in reach in freezer next to sushi station Breaded raw shrimp stored over krab Rangoon at reach in freezer next to sushi station Priority: High Priority
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. The one by the dish machine. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Shrimp tempura wasn’t on the time plan per operator was on time for less than 4 hours. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Pest control stored in top of dry storage area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods. The soda machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked rice at the walk-in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. The suger. Priority: Basic
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 over raw shrimp and raw beef in walk in cooler, Raw Beef over shrimp in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in walk in cooler prepared 12/4. Temperature range 45F-49F. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in walk in cooler prepared 12/4. Temperature range 45F-49F. Operator discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink by back prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler at sushi station
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.