Hibachi Express in Lakeland
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5186 County Line Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811Hibachi Express in Lakeland has accumulated 33 violations across 9 inspections since August 2022, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations for proper hand and arm washing appeared in 5 of 9 inspections, and employee health policy violations were cited in at least 3 inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following the August 2023 inspection. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 documented 6 violations including recurring handwashing and parasite destruction issues and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hibachi Express in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Hibachi Express in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 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
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Hibachi Express in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hibachi Express in Lakeland last inspected?
- Hibachi Express in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hibachi Express in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hibachi Express in Lakeland are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Hibachi Express in Lakeland had?
- Hibachi Express in Lakeland has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hibachi Express in Lakeland find?
- Hibachi Express in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hibachi Express in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Hibachi Express in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
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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.
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