Hibachi Express in Lake Placid
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490 Us Hwy 27 N Ste 1320, Lake Placid, FL 33852Hibachi Express in Lake Placid has averaged 6 violations per inspection across 8 inspections dating from October 2023 to December 2025, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Proper hand washing and food contact surface violations appear recurrently across nearly every inspection, cited in at least 7 of 8 inspections. Shell stock requirements violations were documented in four inspections between January 2024 and March 2025. Two fire safety violations were recorded in 2025: marked exits were blocked at the rice storage area on October 27 and near the walk-in cooler on July 16, both marked for reporting purposes only. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 was a complaint-based inspection that resulted in 9 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Hibachi Express in Lake Placid: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
Hibachi Express in Lake Placid: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hibachi Express in Lake Placid: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Hibachi Express in Lake Placid: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hibachi Express in Lake Placid last inspected?
- Hibachi Express in Lake Placid was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hibachi Express in Lake Placid?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hibachi Express in Lake Placid are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Hibachi Express in Lake Placid had?
- Hibachi Express in Lake Placid has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hibachi Express in Lake Placid find?
- Hibachi Express in Lake Placid was most recently inspected on July 8, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hibachi Express in Lake Placid ever been shut down?
- No, Hibachi Express in Lake Placid has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- Has Hibachi Express in Lake Placid had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hibachi Express in Lake Placid has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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