Hibachi Express
2106 Shepherd Rd, Mulberry, FL 33860 · Permanent Food Service · License 6309064
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 3 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 1 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 3, 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 visitJul 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
A container of cracked eggs stored inside of a container of sliced onions in the top section of the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The eggs was removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Calamari stored inside a plastic grocery style bag inside the black chest style freezer next to the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
Observed 3 rodent droppings on the baseboard next to the beverage syrup rack. The droppings was removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
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Basic1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
A case of cooking oil on the floor next to the ice machine. A case of shrimp on the floor inside the walk in freezer.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.