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Hibachi Express

348 Havendale Blvd, Auburndale, FL 33823
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Hibachi Express has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Hibachi Express' latest score is in line with the Auburndale average of 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand washing sink by the dishwasher
14-11-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over dishwasher, operator removed tape from over dishwasher expo. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
90
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils in sink in sushi station, operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at sushi station.
31B-04-4
86
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flip top unit in chicken.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between table and flip top unit.
10-17-4
90
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Oct 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over salads in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on interior shield.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between table and flip top unit, employee removed knife from between equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cookline counter.
21-12-4
74
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature 82F, employee removed utensils from water and replaced utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), employee replaced empty chlorine bucket and complied Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
21-12-4
70
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut onions in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white board in back preparation area.
14-09-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hibachi Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hibachi Express on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hibachi Express?

Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hibachi Express.

How does Hibachi Express compare to other restaurants in Auburndale?

Hibachi Express most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Auburndale average of 88.

Has Hibachi Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hibachi Express have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hibachi 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 Hibachi Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hibachi Express is inspected around two times per year on average.

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