Lake Wales, Polk County

HIBACHI EXPRESS

2010 SAM WALTON WAY, Lake Wales, FL 33898

FoodSeating

Latest violations

No violations

Nov 5, 2024

City

Lake Wales

County

Polk

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

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.

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23297404

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon -50F Tuna-56F Operator turned temperature dial up on the reach cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23297402

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to the canned foods in dry storage. Operator removed chemicals from next to the can. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23297401

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 23297405

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade food drill used to mix food on the cook line. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23297403

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Entire walk in cooler Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23297406

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23297407

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheesecake in reach in freezer by sushi bar. Operator covered cheesecake. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 15, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-04-5

Detail 22874904

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator removed eggs to the correct location. Corrected On-Site

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 22534090

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Floor cleaner stored on bucket of mayonnaise across from the dish washer. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22534089

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 22206441

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals next to wine removed from area at front counter. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22206440

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer dish and fries. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 21836149

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over lettuce. Operator placed lettuce over raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site

14-14-4

Detail 21836152

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade drill attachment to mix food on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21836151

Basic - Food stored on floor. NY Beef on the floor in walk-in cooler. Employee placed food off the floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21836150

Basic - Stored food not covered. Employee covered egg rolls. Corrected On-Site