Hibachi Express
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
52
Score
Hibachi Express appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
By comparison, the average Palm Bay facility scores 76, putting Hibachi Express on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen has soiled utensils stored in it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both upright reach in freezers have old food debris on bottom shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken ice maker and small reach in cooler in kitchen not in use.
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Three mops not stored to dry in mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Restroom has no covered receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and charger cord over food preparation make table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator observed cooking with no hair restraints on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ginger and sauce stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 94f, corrected to 135f. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter covers soiled with grease. Make table gaskets, sushi reach in cooler, reach in freezer gaskets, and walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Bottom shelf under griddle soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Aug 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400+ ppm. Corrected to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by sushi bar Sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep guy **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in freezer and upright freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water By freezers
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket sushi reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sushi reach in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
33
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Unwashed produce over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produced stored over tofu. Moved by operator **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor picked up and placed on rack **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water pan temp 90F, placed on grill **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Gaskets soiled in reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops hung up to dry **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not label, label added by operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. No parasite destruction letter for fresh salmon. Operator recieved copy of letter from KGI during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
01D-08-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap bottle and utensil in hand wash sink next to chest freezer. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket on floor. Employee placed on top of empty bucket **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White seafood reach in freezer bottom
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops hung up by employee **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt, rice
02D-01-5
61
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw chicken over raw shrimp **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, operator diluted until proper ppm was achieved **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans oyster sauce
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink on cookline had scooper in it upon arrival **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No employee agreement to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one employee**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on the cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowls with no handle used to dispense cooked rice **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and separated from food to be served to the public, breakfast sandwiches, mozz sticks in reach-in freezer
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, torn gaskets on reach-in freezers **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, avocados and cooking oil
08B-38-4
Basic - Gaskets on reach-in freezers soiled with mildew like substance, outsides crock pots, toaster oven and microwave soiled with grease and old food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
32
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. *Raw chicken and raw beef - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. * Cooler in front with solid ice over fans, ambient temp 50F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
70
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. *Raw chicken and raw beef - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. * Operator states they stock the make tables approximately 3 hours prior. Moved all to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Ambient air in both coolers 50F+ degrees.Operator turned dial up, ambient air dropped to 42 on cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Food was iced, but bottom reach-in cooler was 48F ambient. Operator has maintenance scheduled for today. Will come back tomorrow or Friday to comply. Per Liselotte **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket with soapy water in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to sushi line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. * Cooler in front with solid ice over fans, ambient temp 50F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper in dining area - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
35B-06-4
47
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. *Raw chicken and raw beef
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. * Operator states they stock the make tables approximately 3 hours prior. Moved all to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Ambient air in both coolers 50F+ degrees.Operator turned dial up, ambient air dropped to 42 on cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket with soapy water in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to sushi line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. * Cooler in front with solid ice over fans, ambient temp 50F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper in dining area
35B-06-4
47
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cooked shrimp in freezer. Raw salmon over RTE shrimp reach in freezer Raw shrimp over RTE noodles in walk in. Raw salmon over RTE cucumbers in sushi bar reach in. Provided operator with safe storage guide **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. All poke bowl items not marked as raw on paper menu. All sushi bar entrees not marked raw on paper menu. Ichiban roll not denoted as raw on paper menu. Salmon, tuna, fish sushi not marked as raw on wall menu. Philly Roll not marked as raw. Operator added asterisks on menu on wall. Will correct paper menus. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels for hand wash sink back by triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored inside hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice on front line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rust pitting inside microwave on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce and oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas on cook line in water temped at 75F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on cook line. Hood filter drip pans **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and cucumbers over washed and cut onions, carrots, cabbage in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
39
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over sauces and hoisin sauce walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 shell eggs cracked in walk in cooler Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Had new menus printed printer made 4 mistakes on spelling of crab. Spelled with c instead of k Shrimp and crab poke bowl Crab also spelled with c in identifying the product Surf&turf poke bowl. Crab with c in identifying product Under protein crab spelled with c Operator removed new menus and is using old corrected menus **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
52-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above triple sink **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets sandwich cooler Door sandwich cooler on right broken Gaskets upright freezer both
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Outside and inside **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cheesecake reach in chest freezer
08B-54-4
47
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hibachi Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hibachi Express on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hibachi Express?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Hibachi Express.
How does Hibachi Express compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Hibachi Express most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Hibachi Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hibachi Express have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hibachi Express means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hibachi Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hibachi Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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