Hibachi Express
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
74
Score
Hibachi Express, located at 5351 N Socrum Loop Rd in Lakeland, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 9, 2026. The inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation. Notably, raw animal food was observed stored improperly over ready-to-eat food, which was a repeat violation, and a handwash sink was being used for purposes other than handwashing but was corrected on-site.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
64
Apr 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Feb 9, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskin flip to unit on cook line.
14-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over portion containers of sauce in glass door Pepsi unit at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrubber in hand sink on cook line, operator removed scrubber from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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