Hibachi Buffet Sushi & Grill

2456 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Hibachi Buffet Sushi & Grill, located at 2456 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on March 4, 2026, with a score of 61. The inspection identified one critical, one major, and five minor violations. Across nine scored inspections, the facility has historically received mostly high-risk ratings.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
32
May 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
39
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
13 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
5
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
17
Nov 2, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
14
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 19 minor violations.
12
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
41
Violations — Mar 4, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine next to hand wash sink near dishwashing hand washing
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils ( plastic cups stacked) not properly air-dried - wet nesting at wait station near dining area
24-08-4
Basic - Food ( cooked rice inside cooker) stored in a location that is exposed to splash - next to cook line hand wash sink . Employee moved rice cooker **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in back kitchen food prep area . Manager removed wet towels **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Vinegar container reused to make a scoop . Employee discarded scoop **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - garlic and oil 69 F on counter less than an hour . Manager added garlic and oil on time as a public health control procedure and time marked container to discard in 3 hours **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice cute soiled at waste station near dining room
22-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)