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HIBACHI JOSE RESTAURANT

2535 W MAIN ST, Leesburg FL 34748

Last inspected Jan 28, 2025 · 4 visits since May 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4509109
Grade history
MAY 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections trending down, 31 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 under rice cooker.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw shell eggs over mushrooms.
High priority/08A-04-5
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 under rice cooker.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Exterior of rice cooker. -Red cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Front line hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -On cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler on cook line. -Walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/22-16-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4
Stored food not covered. -Garlic butter.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs and raw beef over onions.
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 50f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in refrigerator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 124f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Dish machine added. Called plan review and had plans updated.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Not legible on menu. Provided form.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Rice scoop.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain on cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.