Fuji Hibachi Express
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Fuji Hibachi Express, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Spring Hill average 83, so Fuji Hibachi Express trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket at the sushi bar (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket at the sushi bar recheck (Chlorine 100ppm). The operator added more water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A small black plastic cup in the hand sink in the kitchen. The operator moved the cup out of the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 box of frying oil box on the floor by the cook line. The operator placed the frying oil box off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket at the sushi prep area (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket recheck (Chlorine 100ppm); Sanitizer Bucket at the sushi prep area recheck (Chlorine 100ppm). The operator added more water and recheck the ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk-in cooler are soiled with dust and a mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwashing sink was used for purposes other than handwashing. A cooking pan was found in the hand sink in the kitchen. The operator removed the pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - The floor is soiled and has an accumulation of debris. The floor inside the cabinet under the soda machine in the dining area is soiled with liquid and slime.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface: The soda machine tray in the dining area is soiled with a slime or mold-like substance. The operator cleaned the soda machine tray. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. The operator removed the fly sticky tape. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed is from February 1, 2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the kitchen. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
50
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage shelf- Chemical spray bottle stored over bucket of sugar - operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler - Cooked noodles 54F- at 3:20 to 54F at 3:50 (cooling since 11:45)- food stored in large quantity and covered - at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time - operator moved food to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cookline area- spray bottle of purple chemical not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
67
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Apr 2, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw scallops in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - 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. Observed dishmachine at 10 ppm. Operator troubleshot dishmachine and new reading is at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container stored in handwash sink to the left of the ice machine. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the dishmachine. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Employee placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine due to a broken handle.
29-11-4
52
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in self serve soda machine soiled with slime. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Discussed requirement with operator on keeping invoices for all fish. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Discussed with operator about keeping invoices for all fish orders. Operator has parasite destruction letters from stated suppliers of fish orders. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
01D-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in self serve soda machine soiled with slime. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - changes were made. 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/. Observed prep table added to area in front of dishmachine and reach-in freezer, reach-in cooler and prep table added to wall across from soup area off, chest freezer added to the cook line, handwash sink removed off of cook line with a table in its place. Splash guard missing for handwash sink in sushi area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
74
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Discussed requirement with operator on keeping invoices for all fish. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Discussed with operator about keeping invoices for all fish orders. Operator has parasite destruction letters from stated suppliers of fish orders. **Time Extended**
01D-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in self serve soda machine soiled with slime. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Cooks line hand sink has been removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Discussed handwash sink with operator. Operator has looked at a couple stores on where to order sink to place where the handwash sink was removed. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - changes were made. 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/. Observed prep table added to area in front of dishmachine and reach-in freezer, reach-in cooler and prep table added to wall across from soup area off, chest freezer added to the cook line, handwash sink removed off of cook line with a table in its place. Splash guard missing for handwash sink in sushi area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
64
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - 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 on sushi rice. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine in sushi area at 200+ ppm. Sanitizer bucket had soap mixed with bleach. Discussed with operator corrected sanitizer bucket practices. **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee in sushi area wiping soiled gloves on cloth without changing gloves and washing hands. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs held on counter at 86F. Operator moved to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control and proper storage. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked shrimp in reach-in cooler in sushi area. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with beef in reach-in freezer, cut carrots in walk-in cooler. Observed cut vegetables in reach-in cooler in sushi area with paper towels in container in contact with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed raw chicken being placed on grill and employee grabbed vegetables with same gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper procedure with employee. **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line crack raw shell eggs and handled equipment and food without changing gloves and washing hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Discussed requirement with operator on keeping invoices for all fish. **Warning**
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in self serve soda machine soiled with slime. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink to the left of the ice machine with water turned off. Operator stated it was because it was leaking. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Cooks line hand sink has been removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine and right of dishmachine. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - changes were made. 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/. Observed prep table added to area in front of dishmachine and reach-in freezer, reach-in cooler and prep table added to wall across from soup area off, chest freezer added to the cook line, handwash sink removed off of cook line with a table in its place. Splash guard missing for handwash sink in sushi area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over prep area and warewashing area in rear of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen rangoons stored in freezer not in container or packaging. **Warning**
08B-12-5
12
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over ready-to eat krab rangoons in two door vertical reach-in freezer in prep area. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cut and washed carrots and onions in walk-in cooler. Employee removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute in self dispensing soda machine in lobby with an accumulation of a mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training for food handler Bauer Lopez and Chang Dong expired in 10/2022 through SafeStaff.
53B-14-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over prep tables in rear of kitchen and over dishmachine.
35B-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in sauce on cook line next to rice warmers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of ginger stored on floor in sushi bar area and containers of cut vegetables in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
47
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. 0 ppm, jug empty, operator replaced, still 0 ppm, operator will call for repair.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine. No water, operator has call Ed for repair
27-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Employee beverage in glass door cooler on top shelf, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce on cook line operator put on pallet **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup in teriyaki sauce by steam table, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fuji Hibachi Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fuji Hibachi Express on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fuji Hibachi Express?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fuji Hibachi Express.
How does Fuji Hibachi Express compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Fuji Hibachi Express most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 83.
Has Fuji Hibachi Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fuji Hibachi Express have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fuji Hibachi Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Fuji Hibachi Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fuji Hibachi Express is inspected around four times per year on average.
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