How many health inspections has HIBACHI EXPRESS had?

HIBACHI EXPRESS has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has HIBACHI EXPRESS ever been shut down?

Yes, HIBACHI EXPRESS has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at HIBACHI EXPRESS?

The most frequently cited violations at HIBACHI EXPRESS are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

HIBACHI EXPRESS

5921 UNIVERSITY BLVD W STE 1, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HIBACHI EXPRESS JACKSONVILLE LLC · License: SEA2612664

HIBACHI EXPRESS in Jacksonville, FL has 20 inspections on record with 134 total violations (6.7 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

20Inspections

134Violations

1Closures

Data current as of January 27, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for HIBACHI EXPRESS
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 1, 2020	Roach activity	16:13:00

Inspection History (20)

Jan 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jan 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Oct 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 31, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Jan 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 9, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 25, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

How Does This Facility Compare?

HIBACHI EXPRESS has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has HIBACHI EXPRESS had?: HIBACHI EXPRESS has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has HIBACHI EXPRESS ever been shut down?: Yes, HIBACHI EXPRESS has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at HIBACHI EXPRESS?: The most frequently cited violations at HIBACHI EXPRESS are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

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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.

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