HIBACHI EXPRESS & SUSHI
9956 HUTCHINSON BLVD, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 850-775-1480
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed sushi rice with no time mark. Manager states rice has been out since 11:05-3.5 hours.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019043995 | Aug 22, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishmachine testing 0ppm after multiple test strips.
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. Vacuum sealed raw shrimp not removed from its package no longer frozen in walk in cooler, and vacuum sealed raw tuna not removed from its package in sushi bar no longer frozen. See stop sale.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. One wok and one pan stored on the floor under the stove in cook line. Operator appropriately stored items at the time of inspection.
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. Vacuum sealed raw shrimp not removed from its package no longer frozen in walk in cooler, and vacuum sealed raw tuna not removed from its package in sushi bar no longer frozen. See stop sale.
Equipment in poor repair. Sliding door in sushi fish display cooler broken.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Two drills stored over mayonnaise jugs, above sugar, rice and sushi rice containers. Operator moved tools at the time of inspection.
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Thawed tuna, tilapia, and imitation crab meat in sushi station reach in cooler, all bearing a label indicating they are to be kept frozen until time of use. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of raid of dry storage shelf over rice bin and next to rice and yuzu. Operator put chemical on floor under sink.
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. Thawed tuna, tilapia, and imitation crab meat in sushi station reach in cooler, all bearing a label indicating they are to be kept frozen until time of use. See stop sale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink on cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled light switch cover in mens room.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Thawed tuna and tilapia in vacuum sealed bags in sushi station reach in. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line crash cart: cooked chicken 104F, per operator chicken cooked 30 minutes prior. Operator states chicken is held at room temperature for quick reheating. Discussed temperature control and time as a public health control with operator. Operator moved chicken to reach in for cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance around self service soda nozzles. Mold like substance on cutting board in prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing various dishes in cook line hand wash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses time for sushi rice, has no written plan. Form provided to operator at time of inspection.
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. Thawed tuna and tilapia in vacuum sealed bags in sushi station reach in. See stop sale.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by walk-in freezer.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed styrofoam cups on drying shelf near dish machine. Operator states cups are used for miso soup accoutrements, washed, and rushed. Discuses with operator, single service articles may not be reused.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees electronics on prep table in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spatula in standing water 74f.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wasabi stored in garbage bags. Manager removed product and put in bowl with plastic wrap.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic wrap blocking hand wash sink.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used for greasing pans. Manager threw away.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired October 1, 2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid stored under register. Employee labeled.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cups stored upright next to drink self serve drink machine. Manager turned upside down.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on June 1, 2023.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep grooves and mold like substance in kitchen prep area. Manager threw away.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse bowl under running water at three compartment sink and stack on top of other bowls. Employee explained correct procedure to other employee and dishes were taken to dish washing area to be washed properly.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Observed sushi rice with no time mark. Manager states rice has been out since 11:05-3.5 hours.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of blue liquid not labeled. Employee labeled.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of shrimp stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager put on shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grill utensils standing in water at 68F.
Stored food not covered. Observed fried onions not covered in walk in freezer. Manager covered tray of onions.
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee hand wash, rinse, and put away pan, no sanitizer step. Discussed with manager. Manager had pan ran through dish machine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for manager on duty Tony Lin.
Equipment in poor repair. Seals torn on cook line reach in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door to kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered crispy onions in walk-in freezer. Manager covered onions at time of inspection.
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.