Habachi Express
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Habachi Express has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Habachi Express' latest score of 95 sits above the Temple Terrace average of 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a small leak in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
95
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Manger replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the back by the dish machine being turned off. Employee turned water supply back on . Discutir and cold running water at all times at handwashing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons used for rice in a cup of water. Employee removed before temper was taken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted shelves being used to store dry Items. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over washed vegetables in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed beneath dish machine.
41-17-4
78
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over white rice in reach in walk in cooler. Manager replaced chicken over raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed the following temperatures in sushi cooler: white fish (50F - Cold Holding); crab (48F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (50F - Cold Holding); (50F). shrimp (50F) products prepared and placed in cooler at 10:00am. (1hr and 22 minutes). Manager turned down thermostat in cooler and will monitor. 12:00 Pm -Retempt white fish 38F. crab 45F, shrimp and sea weed salad48F. Manager placed all product in tub of ice:**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a small amount of mold like substance on the inside flap of the ice machine. Manager began cleaning it. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - 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. Emailed poster to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table. Employee removed phone from table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed employee prepping shrimp on table and tossing shrimp in tub set directly on the floor. Manager placed tub on top of a 5gallon bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
47
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked chicken has non food grade paper towels covering it.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink on cooks line has dirty dishes stored inside it. Employee removed dirty dishes and placed at dishwasher.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice is soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored overtop reach in cooler on cooks line owner removed employee drinks and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink has no lid overtop reach in cooler on cooks line.
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor in back kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler and food preparation table on cooks line. Owner removed knife and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on pipe of wok station on cooks line. Owner removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust buildup.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by mop sink. Owner properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
47
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over pre made salads in reach in cooler. Manager moved to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Sushi rice made at 11am. Manager time marked product **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to dish machine blocked by buckets. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between prep table and make table
10-17-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coached employee on having cover on cup on cook line
12B-12-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Habachi Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Habachi Express on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Habachi Express?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Habachi Express.
How does Habachi Express compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?
Habachi Express most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Temple Terrace average of 87.
Has Habachi Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Habachi Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Habachi Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Habachi Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Habachi Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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