Hibachi Express
2218 James L Redman Pkwy, Plant City, FL 33563 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917956
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 9, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed paper towels on pans in sushi make line
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard and styrofoam used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
In walk in cooler
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
Several lights out in back kitchen
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.