Hibachi Express
3950 S US 17-92 #1072, Casselberry, FL 32707 · Permanent Food Service · License 6904751
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic (4 repeats)-20
- Safety score80
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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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
- operator placed correct time on container.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- hand sink in kitchen blocked by trash can.
Fixed on the spot
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- utensils stored in hand sink in kitchen area.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- sugar, rice, sushi rice operatorlabel
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
- cut vegetables in walk-in cooler
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in freezer interior/shelvesnext to back has accumulation of soil residues.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- exterior of 3 door freezer interior back area.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- back door
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
- dry storage area ceiling
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- under all equipment in kitchen area.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.