Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills
Last inspected:
7306 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills has accumulated 167 violations across 22 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection—nearly 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent throughout the record, with handwashing and proper hand-washing procedures cited in 7 inspections, employee health policy violations in 6 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 7 inspections. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 4 inspections, indicating systemic issues with staff illness disclosure and exclusion policies. Shell stock requirements violations were documented in 3 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 resulted in 21 violations (2 intermediate, 5 basic) with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills last inspected?
- Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills had?
- Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills find?
- Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills ever been shut down?
- No, Hibachi Express in Zephyrhills 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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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