HIBACHI EXPRESS WESLEY CHAPEL INC
5315 VILLAGE MARKET, Wesley Chapel FL 33544 · 813-991-9242
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JAN 25
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APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Containers of pain medicine, bottle of rubbing alcohol, and cold medicine stored in dry storage with food products. Manager moved items.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Unwrapped single-service forks not presented so that only the handles are touched. Employee made all for,s face the same direction.
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler a bulk box of eggs stored on top shelf above gray container bins with prepared broccoli and carrots. Employee moved box to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in back prep area holding old siracha bottles. Discussed with employees only using hand washing sinks to wash hands.employee removed bottles.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kyle Li is the only Certified Food Manger and was not present at beginning of inspection with 3 employee prepping raw meat, 1 employee preparing sushi orders, and two employee preparing hibachi orders, and 2 servers. Kyle arrived later into the inspection and we discussed getting another employee certified as a manger for when he is absent.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white interior ice shield of ice machine had accumulation of black mold-like substance. Employee sanitized.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo forks not all facing the same direction in gray separation container. Employee fixed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed closed bags of unwashed potatoes and sweet potatoes stored above bins of prepared broccoli and carrots in walk in cooler. Employee moved items so unwashed produce and vegetables were below bins.
Sep 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of soy sauce being dented in the dry storage area. Stop Sale Issued.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several bags of meat being stored in non food grade bags in the walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting being stored under prep tables.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the dry storage container, in the tempura making station, and in the walk in cooler. Manager removed one of them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable under the prep table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup of coffee being stored on the sushi make line. Manger removed coffee. Observed an employee drink in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers above the three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of meat in being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the tempura batter station/cart on the cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed a container of chicken being stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line and a box of vegetable paste in the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet clothes on the prep table. Discussed placing them in sanitizer buckets in between uses.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed a bamboo bowl in the kitchen that's used for sushi rice. Discussed not using soft wood in the kitchen with the operator.
Sep 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of soy sauce being dented in the dry storage area. Stop Sale Issued.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several bags of meat being stored in non food grade bags in the walk in freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 pack of tuna thawed out in its packaging even though the instructions state to remove before thawing. Stop Sale Issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting being stored under prep tables.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink in the sushi area and on the cook line being used for other purposes. Observed a wire brush in the sink on the cook line and an employee washing a cloth in the sushi bar area. Discussed the use of handwashing sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the display menu and to go menus not identifying what items are/can be served raw or undercooked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the dry storage container, in the tempura making station, and in the walk in cooler. Manager removed one of them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable under the prep table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup of coffee being stored on the sushi make line. Manger removed coffee. Observed an employee drink in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers above the three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of meat in being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the tempura batter station/cart on the cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed a container of chicken being stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line and a box of vegetable paste in the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the handwashing sink leaking into a container on the cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet clothes on the prep table. Discussed placing them in sanitizer buckets in between uses.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed a bamboo bowl in the kitchen that's used for sushi rice. Discussed not using soft wood in the kitchen with the operator.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in handwashing sink at server line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris build up on interior shield.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container in scoop of tempura powered on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of food powder by ice machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed yellow cloth towel at counter at sushi bar.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Onions stored with chemicals, manager removed at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sushi roller in handwash sink, manager removed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice. Manager removed bowls.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on walk in freezer door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket on bag of rice.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor throughout kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler and prep table, manager removed at time of inspection.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink on cook line.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not all facing the same direction.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of baking soda not labeled, manager labeled at time of inspection.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shelled eggs in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place raw chicken on bottom shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop with black mold like substance on scoop Corrective action observed employee place in dish area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooking utensils stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine adjacent to rice cooker
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used on walk-in freezer door handle
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knifes stored between cookline reachin cooler and prep table Corrected -observed employee place in dish area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temped at 75 degrees in container for rice scoop Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard water
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers used a rice scoop Corrected observed employee discard
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over garlic and oil and raw chicken over white sauce.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handsink blocked with lids in the sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 3-20-18 expired
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed spray bottles in the back kitchen not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic milk containers cut into scoops.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse stored with food.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of chicken and beef stored on the floor.
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