Hibachi Express
1946 N John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911671
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 6 basic (2 repeats)-26
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 23, 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.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Shopping bags used to store meat in walk-in cooler.
Repeat violation
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
-Paper towel used to wrap fish at sushi area and to drain oil frown fried food. -Microfiber towel used over vegetable in walk-in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Dish soap and oven cleaner stored on shelf in storage area above and with lemon juice.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwashing sink next to triple sink blocked by bowl.
Fixed on the spot
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Handwashing sink next to triple sink.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle containing blue substance at triple sink and white substance below front counter.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Several containers of blanched broccoli in walk-in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Food stored on floor.
Soy sauce buckets on floor adjacent to dishwasher.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Rice scoops standing in water temping 115°F.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Several wiping cloths on prep table on cooks line.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Containers stored on floor in hallway.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Repeat violation
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.