Hibachi Express
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
74
Score
Hibachi Express, located at 5209 Us Hwy 98 S in Lakeland, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 12, 2026, with a score of 74. The inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation. Previous inspections for Hibachi Express have generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Oct 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
52
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
52
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Violations — Feb 12, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken on the flat grill is doubled pan. The bottom pan was removed to allow the chicken reheat to 165F for hot holding. 120F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as a dump sink by evidence of food in the hand washing sink. Kitchen.
31A-11-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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