Hibachi Express in Auburndale
Last inspected:
348 Havendale Blvd, Auburndale, FL 33823Hibachi Express in Auburndale has had 11 inspections on record between May 2022 and September 2025, with a total of 24 violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.2 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were cited in 6 inspections, with recurring findings in approved food source violations (cited in at least 4 inspections), hand washing violations (cited in 3 inspections), and consumer advisory violations (cited in 5 inspections). The most recent inspection on September 18, 2025 resulted in no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hibachi Express in Auburndale: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Hibachi Express in Auburndale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Hibachi Express in Auburndale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hibachi Express in Auburndale last inspected?
- Hibachi Express in Auburndale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hibachi Express in Auburndale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hibachi Express in Auburndale are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Hibachi Express in Auburndale had?
- Hibachi Express in Auburndale has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hibachi Express in Auburndale find?
- Hibachi Express in Auburndale was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hibachi Express in Auburndale ever been shut down?
- No, Hibachi Express in Auburndale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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