Hibachi Express
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
52
Score
Hibachi Express, located at 1914 E Sr 60 in Valrico, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on October 10, 2025, resulting in a score of 52. This inspection identified seven violations, including two critical, two major, and three minor issues. Historically, Hibachi Express has maintained mostly medium-risk scores across its ten recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
82
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Oct 28, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Violations — Oct 10, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 observed in cabinet under soda fountain. 2 observed on floor under 3 compartment sink.Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce on the floor at cookline Soy sauce and cooking oil on floor in dish area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic utensils at customer self serve station. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed lining bottom of containers holding roe and chopped scallions at sushi bar.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored behind raw shrimp in flip top cooler on cookline.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can. Operator moved can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles observed under with purple liquid unlabeled.
41-17-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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