Hibachi Express in Plant City
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2218 James L Redman Pkwy, Plant City, FL 33563Hibachi Express in Plant City has accumulated 158 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection—nearly 27% above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections, and handwashing and food contact surface violations recurred across multiple inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Recent inspection activity shows volatile compliance: a complaint-based inspection on December 8, 2025 cited 21 violations including employee health policy and approved food source issues; a July 29, 2025 routine inspection documented 51 violations and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition; and a July 30, 2025 follow-up inspection achieved Call Back - Complied status. An administrative complaint was recommended following a February 22, 2024 inspection. The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026 documented 12 violations including high-priority violations for employee health reporting and proper cooking temperatures, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hibachi Express in Plant City: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Hibachi Express in Plant City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Hibachi Express in Plant City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hibachi Express in Plant City last inspected?
- Hibachi Express in Plant City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hibachi Express in Plant City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hibachi Express in Plant City are: Clean multi-use utensils, Time as control, Equipment condition.
- How many health inspections has Hibachi Express in Plant City had?
- Hibachi Express in Plant City has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hibachi Express in Plant City find?
- Hibachi Express in Plant City was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hibachi Express in Plant City ever been shut down?
- No, Hibachi Express in Plant City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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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