HIBACHI EXPRESS
1515 BARTOW RD, LAKELAND, FL 33801
License #6308652
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →HIBACHI EXPRESS in LAKELAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 1 critical, 6 major, 16 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [11-26-1] No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On sushi line
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cases stored on floor
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By ice machine and under dish and cook line equipment
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
- [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- [16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- [08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of sauces, cases of frozen fish in walk in cooler , and bags of flour and rice in storage
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on expo line.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks and fan guards have accumulated food debris, dust and mold like substance Exterior of fryers have bult up food debris
- [40-01-4] No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed multiple employees items like toys on shelving by sushi station
- [43-01-4] Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Cot on sushi line, and in back kitchen
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi station
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool in cook line hand sink
- [41-04-4] Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed tooth paste and mouthwash on sushi line.
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