Hibachi Express & Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Hibachi Express & Sushi has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Hibachi Express & Sushi was last inspected on Dec 30, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “stored food not covered” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Hibachi Express & Sushi trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees electronics on prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spatula in standing water 74f.
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
74
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wasabi stored in garbage bags. Manager removed product and put in bowl with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic wrap blocking hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used for greasing pans. Manager threw away.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired October 1, 2024.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid stored under register. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse bowl under running water at three compartment sink and stack on top of other bowls. Employee explained correct procedure to other employee and dishes were taken to dish washing area to be washed properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep grooves and mold like substance in kitchen prep area. Manager threw away. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on June 1, 2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cups stored upright next to drink self serve drink machine. Manager turned upside down.
24-07-4
47
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice with no time mark. Manager states rice has been out since 11:05-3.5 hours.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of blue liquid not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of shrimp stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grill utensils standing in water at 68F.
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried onions not covered in walk in freezer. Manager covered tray of onions. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee hand wash, rinse, and put away pan, no sanitizer step. Discussed with manager. Manager had pan ran through dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for manager on duty Tony Lin.
53A-01-7
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered crispy onions in walk-in freezer. Manager covered onions at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door to kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Seals torn on cook line reach in cooler
14-11-5
67
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef being stored in walk in freezer in to go bags. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink with plastic wrap sitting on it and can inside. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 - Stored food not covered. Observed container of fried onions in walk in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature not under running water.
06-01-5
64
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hibachi Express & Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hibachi Express & Sushi on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hibachi Express & Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hibachi Express & Sushi.
How does Hibachi Express & Sushi compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Hibachi Express & Sushi most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Hibachi Express & Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hibachi Express & Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hibachi Express & Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hibachi Express & Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hibachi Express & Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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