Hibachi Express in Lake Wales
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2010 Sam Walton Way, Lake Wales, FL 33898Hibachi Express in Lake Wales has accumulated 63 violations across 18 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2 but marked by persistent high-priority findings. Employee health policy violations have appeared in at least 5 inspections, hand-washing violations in at least 6 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in at least 4 inspections, indicating systemic compliance issues that recur despite inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 (complaint full) found 3 high-priority employee health policy violations and was completed with no further action; a prior routine inspection on October 16, 2025 cited 12 violations including hand-washing, chemical storage, and shell stock issues and was similarly completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hibachi Express in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Hibachi Express in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Hibachi Express in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hibachi Express in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Hibachi Express in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hibachi Express in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hibachi Express in Lake Wales are: Proper hand/arm washing, Toilet facilities, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Hibachi Express in Lake Wales had?
- Hibachi Express in Lake Wales has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hibachi Express in Lake Wales find?
- Hibachi Express in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on October 30, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hibachi Express in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, Hibachi Express in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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