Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach

Last inspected:

9956 Hutchinson Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Overview

Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach has accumulated 81 violations across 20 inspections, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility has been emergency-closed once, for roach activity on August 22, 2019. High-priority violations for handwashing, management awareness, chemical storage, employee health reporting, and proper cooking temperatures have appeared repeatedly across inspections. The facility received a $400 disciplinary fine. Most recent inspections in 2025 and late 2024 show ongoing compliance issues: the December 30, 2025 inspection documented 18 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, handwashing facilities, and improper chemical storage, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Most recent closure: August 22, 2019 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
81Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages

This Facility 4.1 violations / inspection 4.1 violations per inspection
Bay County Avg 3.13 violations / inspection 3.13 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Bay County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 11:54:00

Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
6--2019043995 $400.00 Aug 22, 2019 Miami (Doral)

Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach last inspected?
Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach last shut down?
Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach was last shut down on August 22, 2019 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach had?
Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach find?
Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on December 30, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach been fined?
Hibachi Express & Sushi in Panama City Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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