HIBACHI BUFFET

Name: HIBACHI BUFFET
Address: 901 MEMORIAL BLVD, LAKELAND, FL, 33801, US
Rating: 0

901 MEMORIAL BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 33801

License #6305627

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 21, 2026 · 16 findings · 2 critical

Complaint Full

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HIBACHI BUFFET in LAKELAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 14 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 105 total violations — 20 critical, 33 major, 52 minor.

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April 29, 2025

The latest inspection on October 21, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 2 critical, 6 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and provided 2 advisories for facility.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked breaded chicken in Pepsi reach in cooler on cook line, and cut melons in fruit walk-in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked ribs in walk in cooler near cook line, operator moved raw fish.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed sauces in produce walk in cooler on floor operator removed containers of sauces from floor.
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed onions being peeled not washed, employee washed onions peeled and unpeeled.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oysters. Explained procedure to employee and operator.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 male employees in kitchen preparing food.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade. Manager placed in dish area for cleaning.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Observed in crevices between equipment on cook line.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sink with dish apron and gloves in sink, operator removed items from sink.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen area under and between equipment.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in service station.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[11-27-4] 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. Provided form to operator.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in Pepsi unit with food storage on cook line. Employee cleaned interior of unit.
[33-15-4] Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using plastic quart container as scooping in bulk in bulk sugar. Chef removed container
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin cooler doors on cookline.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Several cases of foods stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Chef placed on shelving
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head in dining room. Operator had employees wash, rinsed and sanitized.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Soak sink in dishroom with black debris buildup Dishmachine tables with black debris buildup
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk potato starch labeled as rice.
[03B-15-5] Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg foo young. On buffet 121 F , chef removed for buffet and discarded.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over cut vegetables in walk-in cooler. Chef moved chicken
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over octopus salad in walk-in cooler. Chef moved chicken
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Chef moved chicken
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By 3-compartment sink storing gloves By dishroom stored silverware. Manager removed items
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi area. Employee replaced towels
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several foods in walk-in cooler
[53B-05-5] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with oven cleaner not label.