Hibachi Express
2010 Sam Walton Way, Lake Wales, FL 33898 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308526
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitSep 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
1 live roach by hand washing sink at sushi front counter, operator dispose of live roach and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
At two of the three hand washing sinks.
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- At Cook line, operator removed knife
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
Power tool non food grade used to mix food in pot, operator removed power tool.
Fixed on the spot
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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.