Hibachi Express

1181 Se Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hibachi Express nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 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, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Port St. Lucie restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Some equipment and tables on cooks line

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dish machine area

36-27-5

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf In front area that has drinks on it

14-06-4

Sep 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. For some

53B-10-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked rice **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed broccoli

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Through out open kitchen area

14-45-4

Dec 5, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. 0 ppm manager fixed reran 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over rte sauces on sushi line **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

14-45-4

Jan 24, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. Manager states rice was made 2 1/2 hours ago and marked time **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler manager placed on bottom **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. In three compartment sink

29-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of pump for sauce

23-03-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood block used for dumping rice. Does not come in contact with food just for support of pot

14-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hibachi Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hibachi Express on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hibachi Express?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hibachi Express.

How does Hibachi Express compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Hibachi Express most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

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 three times per year on average.

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