HIBACHI EXPRESS
3950 S US 17-92 #1072, Casselberry FL 32707 · 321-207-0988
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting broccoli with bare hand for storage
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - operator placed correct time on container.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink in kitchen blocked by trash can.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - utensils stored in hand sink in kitchen area.
Ceiling tile missing. - dry storage area ceiling
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of 3 door freezer interior back area.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelvesnext to back has accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. - cut vegetables in walk-in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - sugar, rice, sushi rice operatorlabel
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Butter on cooks line. Operator placed correct time.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. operator coached employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board
Ceiling tile missing. - dry storage area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in freezer.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - employee wearing watch.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Screen door at back door.
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of freezer in back area.
Reach-in freezerinterior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting broccoli with bare hand for storage
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken kabobs over cheesecake in reach in freezer Operator switched
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Raw tuna completely thawed in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board sushi station
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. White rice at sushi station time marked but no written plan Butter on cookline time marked Provided operator with a time plan and she filled out.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eggs in walk in cooler from 2 days ago
Ceiling tile missing. In storage room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout
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. Raw tuna completely thawed in walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom of screen door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of reach in freezer
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting broccoli without washing
Screen in door torn/in poor repair Back screen door
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar on storage shelf Operator labeled
Jul 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach in freezer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -steam table faucet leaking
May 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -sushi items
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in rice and sugar containers in rear of kitchen
Food stored on floor. -bag of sugar in storage closet
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach in freezer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -steam table faucet leaking
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar in bin not labeled
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee put on gloves for food prep, no hand wash
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef on same shelf and next to raw chicken
Ceiling tile missing. -dry storage room in rear of kitchen
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.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. - fresh salmon. Operator called supplier, sent to email.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in freezer
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. - frozen tuna
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelf below steam table - side of white rice cooker
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. - fresh salmon. Operator called supplier, sent to email.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in freezer
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. - frozen tuna
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelf below steam table - side of white rice cooker
Jul 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - walk in cooler shelf
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food - provided form to operator
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - flat top cooking equipment half way under hood system. Operator states not used for cooking. Used as counter for packaging food
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - paper towel lining raw fish in sushi display case
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - shrimp over salmon for sushi in three door freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - walk in cooler: - chicken (44F - Cold Holding) - scallop (44F - Cold Holding) - noodles (45F - Cold Holding) - Sushi display case: - crab <2 hours (51F - Cold Holding) - cream cheese <2 hours (45F) - tuna <2 hours (44F - Cold Holding) - upright cooler: - chicken (46F - Cold Holding) - beef (45F - Cold Holding) - shrimp (45F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - chlorine >500 ppm. Operator diluted final reading 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - walk in cooler shelf
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - some items on sushi menu not marked as raw.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food - provided form to operator
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - provided to operator who posted on wall.
Ceiling tile missing. - dry storage room in back
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. - non food safe drill used for food prep stored on shelf with drain snake
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryers - dry storage in back room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - side of two door glass door cooler - walk in cooler door gasket - walk in cooler fan cover
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - flat top cooking equipment half way under hood system. Operator states not used for cooking. Used as counter for packaging food
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.