Hibachi Express
9321 Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress, Pkwy Suite 170, Fort Myers, FL 33966 · Permanent Food Service · License 4607377
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 10, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Basic1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
More time given
- First visitSep 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed Krab (46°F - Cold Holding); roe (52°F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46°F - Cold Holding) at sushi counter. The operator states it has been in display less than 2 hours and relocated.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Repeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed items in handwash sink near dish machine.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
Observed bags of rice in splash zone of mop sink, the operator relocated the items.
Fixed on the spot
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Observed fish at front counter with clean dish ware, the operator states this is personal food.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed unsecured tank at soda dispenser in lobby.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.