HIBACHI EXPRESS
5351 N SOCRUM LOOP RD, Lakeland FL 33809 · 917.330.8981
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over portion containers of sauce in glass door Pepsi unit at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrubber in hand sink on cook line, operator removed scrubber from sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskin flip to unit on cook line.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler, operator moved raw chicken.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station. Operator provided soap.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee at sushi station, employee put on cap.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool in hand sink on cook line.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in 86F standing water.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool in sink, employee removed steel wool.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on interior sides and shield operator cleaned interior of ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce in walk in cooler, operator removed sauce from floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between cooler and table, operator removed knife from between equipment.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over salads in 2-door glass unit, operator moved shrimp below salads.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber in sink on cookline, employee removed scrubber.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over cabbage in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed onion in hand sink next to 3-compartment sink, employee discarded onion.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut meats in walk in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed fryer shortening next to hand sink. Employee removed shortening.
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.