Hibachi Express in Winter Haven

Last inspected:

6011 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
Overview

Hibachi Express in Winter Haven has received 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.65 violations per inspection — below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. However, the facility exhibits a recurring pattern of hand washing and food contact surface violations, cited across multiple inspections including March 2026, March 2025, and March 2024. High-priority violations for proper hand/arm washing, consumer advisory, and food contact surfaces have appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections, indicating persistent compliance issues in basic food handling and worker hygiene practices. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026 documented 12 violations including high-priority citations for hand washing, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, and parasite destruction, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
93Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Hibachi Express in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 4.7 violations / inspection 4.7 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Hibachi Express in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 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 in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hibachi Express in Winter Haven last inspected?
Hibachi Express in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hibachi Express in Winter Haven?
The most frequently cited violations at Hibachi Express in Winter Haven are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Hibachi Express in Winter Haven had?
Hibachi Express in Winter Haven has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hibachi Express in Winter Haven find?
Hibachi Express in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hibachi Express in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
No, Hibachi Express in Winter Haven 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.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

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