Palm Bay, Brevard County

HIBACHI EXPRESS

195 MALABAR RD NW UNIT 4, Palm Bay, FL 32907

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
1 Intermediate
Jan 20, 2026
City
Palm Bay
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

31A-11-4

Detail 24312398

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen has soiled utensils stored in it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 24312405

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Restroom has no covered receptacle. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24312401

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and charger cord over food preparation make table. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24312400

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator observed cooking with no hair restraints on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24312403

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer torn gaskets. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24312408

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ginger and sauce stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24312397

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 94f, corrected to 135f. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24312407

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24312402

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter covers soiled with grease. Make table gaskets, sushi reach in cooler, reach in freezer gaskets, and walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Bottom shelf under griddle soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24312406

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both upright reach in freezers have old food debris on bottom shelves.

33-31-5

Detail 24312404

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken ice maker and small reach in cooler in kitchen not in use.

42-01-4

Detail 24312399

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Three mops not stored to dry in mop sink. Corrected On-Site

Aug 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

50-17-3

Detail 23939223

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 23939227

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400+ ppm. Corrected to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23939230

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

31A-11-4

Detail 23939228

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in sink on cook line Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23939232

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by sushi bar Sink on cook line Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23939233

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23939222

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep guy Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23939234

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-5

Detail 23939221

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in freezer and upright freezer

36-22-4

Detail 23939220

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water By freezers

08B-38-4

Detail 23939224

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23939231

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer

21-04-4

Detail 23939229

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 23939225

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket sushi reach in cooler Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23939226

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sushi reach in cooler

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23711352

High Priority - Unwashed produce over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produced stored over tofu. Moved by operator Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23711354

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

08B-38-4

Detail 23711353

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor picked up and placed on rack Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23711349

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water pan temp 90F, placed on grill Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23711351

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Gaskets soiled in reach in coolers Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23711350

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops hung up to dry Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23711348

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not label, label added by operator Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

01D-08-5

Detail 23163959

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. No parasite destruction letter for fresh salmon. Operator recieved copy of letter from KGI during inspection Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23163954

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap bottle and utensil in hand wash sink next to chest freezer. Operator removed items Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23163953

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket on floor. Employee placed on top of empty bucket Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23163955

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White seafood reach in freezer bottom

23-03-4

Detail 23163958

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy grease build up Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23163957

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops hung up by employee Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23163956

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt, rice

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 22688374

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans oyster sauce

08A-20-5

Detail 22688376

High Priority - Raw chicken over raw shrimp Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-15-5

Detail 22688379

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, operator diluted until proper ppm was achieved Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22688375

Intermediate - Handwash sink on cookline had scooper in it upon arrival Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22688380

Intermediate - No employee agreement to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one employeeCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22688384

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on the cookline Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22688373

Basic - Bowls with no handle used to dispense cooked rice Corrective Action Taken

08B-49-4

Detail 22688377

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and separated from food to be served to the public, breakfast sandwiches, mozz sticks in reach-in freezer

24-08-4

Detail 22688381

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-5

Detail 22688382

Basic - Equipment in poor repair, torn gaskets on reach-in freezers Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22688378

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

08B-38-4

Detail 22688383

Basic - Food stored on floor, avocados and cooking oil

23-03-4

Detail 22688371

Basic - Gaskets on reach-in freezers soiled with mildew like substance, outsides crock pots, toaster oven and microwave soiled with grease and old food debris Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22688372

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 22342259

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. *Raw chicken and raw beef - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22342260

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 22342258

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. * Cooler in front with solid ice over fans, ambient temp 50F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22342262

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22342261

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 22320042

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. *Raw chicken and raw beef - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 22320048

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. * Operator states they stock the make tables approximately 3 hours prior. Moved all to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Ambient air in both coolers 50F+ degrees.Operator turned dial up, ambient air dropped to 42 on cooler in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Food was iced, but bottom reach-in cooler was 48F ambient. Operator has maintenance scheduled for today. Will come back tomorrow or Friday to comply. Per Liselotte Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 22320046

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket with soapy water in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 22320040

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to sushi line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22320044

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 22320041

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. * Cooler in front with solid ice over fans, ambient temp 50F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22320047

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22320045

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

35B-06-4

Detail 22320043

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper in dining area - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 22317618

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. *Raw chicken and raw beef

03A-02-5

Detail 22317616

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. * Operator states they stock the make tables approximately 3 hours prior. Moved all to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Ambient air in both coolers 50F+ degrees.Operator turned dial up, ambient air dropped to 42 on cooler in kitchen. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22317624

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket with soapy water in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22317623

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to sushi line.

22-20-5

Detail 22317617

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 22317619

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. * Cooler in front with solid ice over fans, ambient temp 50F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22317620

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *microwave, crock pot, toaster over. *gaskets on reach-in cooler torn Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22317621

Basic - Food stored on floor. *avocados in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

35B-06-4

Detail 22317622

Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper in dining area

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 21884077

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cooked shrimp in freezer. Raw salmon over RTE shrimp reach in freezer Raw shrimp over RTE noodles in walk in. Raw salmon over RTE cucumbers in sushi bar reach in. Provided operator with safe storage guide Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21884076

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding)

31A-09-4

Detail 21884078

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored inside hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 21884080

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. All poke bowl items not marked as raw on paper menu. All sushi bar entrees not marked raw on paper menu. Ichiban roll not denoted as raw on paper menu. Salmon, tuna, fish sushi not marked as raw on wall menu. Philly Roll not marked as raw. Operator added asterisks on menu on wall. Will correct paper menus. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21884074

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels for hand wash sink back by triple sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21884083

Basic - Accumulation of black like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21884079

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice on front line. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21884075

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rust pitting inside microwave on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21884081

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce and oil stored on floor.

10-07-4

Detail 21884082

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas on cook line in water temped at 75F. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21884084

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on cook line. Hood filter drip pans Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21884085

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and cucumbers over washed and cut onions, carrots, cabbage in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21539333

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over sauces and hoisin sauce walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 21539339

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 shell eggs cracked in walk in cooler Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

52-01-4

Detail 21539341

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Had new menus printed printer made 4 mistakes on spelling of crab. Spelled with c instead of k Shrimp and crab poke bowl Crab also spelled with c in identifying the product Surf&turf poke bowl. Crab with c in identifying product Under protein crab spelled with c Operator removed new menus and is using old corrected menus Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21539337

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on cookline Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21539336

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above triple sink Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21539335

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets sandwich cooler Door sandwich cooler on right broken Gaskets upright freezer both

22-08-4

Detail 21539340

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Outside and inside Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21539338

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

08B-54-4

Detail 21539334

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cheesecake reach in chest freezer

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 21232474

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21232473

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: Time Extended

May 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 16

01B-02-5

Detail 21110977

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice 65f cold holding from yesterday. Educated on time plan

03A-02-5

Detail 21110974

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 52f cold holding. Rapid chill Cooked chicken 48f cold holding. Had in double plastic pan rapid chill Sushi rice 65f ch.from yesterday Shrimp and chicken corrected on site

03F-02-5

Detail 21110969

High Priority - 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. See stop sale. Sushi rice from yesterday. Educated

29-34-4

Detail 21110973

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink

31A-11-4

Detail 21110972

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning bucket Corrected On-Site

52-01-4

Detail 21110970

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Imitation Krab spelled with a c on menu in several spots Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21110976

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Educated operator and provided time plan Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21110962

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop cooked rice Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21110968

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

50-09-4

Detail 21110965

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

13-03-4

Detail 21110975

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21110964

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-4

Detail 21110971

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler

10-20-4

Detail 21110963

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21110966

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21110967

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in cooler Corrected On-Site