Casselberry, Seminole County

HIBACHI EXPRESS

3950 S US 17-92 #1072, Casselberry, FL 32707

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
1 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
Casselberry
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

03F-02-5

Detail 24409503

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. -Butter on cooks line. Operator placed correct time. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 24409507

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. operator coached employee. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24409500

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 24409508

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - dry storage area Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 24409505

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in freezer.

13-07-4

Detail 24409504

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - employee wearing watch. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24409502

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Screen door at back door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24409501

Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 24409506

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 24409511

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of freezer in back area. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24409510

Basic - Reach-in freezerinterior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

35B-09-4

Detail 24409509

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

09-01-4

Detail 24114512

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting broccoli with bare hand for storage

08A-05-6

Detail 24114504

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken kabobs over cheesecake in reach in freezer Operator switched Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24114517

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna completely thawed in walk in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 24114509

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board sushi station

03F-10-5

Detail 24114516

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. White rice at sushi station time marked but no written plan Butter on cookline time marked Provided operator with a time plan and she filled out. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24114505

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eggs in walk in cooler from 2 days ago

36-36-4

Detail 24114503

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In storage room

36-34-5

Detail 24114506

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout

06-09-1

Detail 24114510

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna completely thawed in walk in cooler

35B-01-4

Detail 24114511

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

23-03-4

Detail 24114508

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of reach in freezer Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 24114515

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting broccoli without washing

35B-09-4

Detail 24114514

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair Back screen door

42-01-4

Detail 24114513

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24114507

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar on storage shelf Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 23854737

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23854738

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -steam table faucet leaking Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Time Extended

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-17-3

Detail 23745540

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

02B-01-5

Detail 23745536

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -sushi items Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23745538

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in rice and sugar containers in rear of kitchen Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23745542

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag of sugar in storage closet Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23745537

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach in freezer Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23745541

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -steam table faucet leaking Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23745539

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar in bin not labeled Warning

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 23447065

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee put on gloves for food prep, no hand wash

08A-20-5

Detail 23447068

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

36-36-4

Detail 23447066

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -dry storage room in rear of kitchen

06-09-1

Detail 23447067

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

35B-03-4

Detail 23447064

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

01D-01-5

Detail 22766534

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. - fresh salmon. Operator called supplier, sent to email. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 22766531

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22766530

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

06-09-1

Detail 22766533

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - frozen tuna Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22766532

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22766529

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelf below steam table - side of white rice cooker Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

01D-01-5

Detail 22608863

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. - fresh salmon. Operator called supplier, sent to email. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22608864

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22608860

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22608862

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in freezer Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22608858

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - frozen tuna Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22608859

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryer Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22608861

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelf below steam table - side of white rice cooker Warning

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22158029

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - walk in cooler shelf Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 22158028

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food - provided form to operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 22158030

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - flat top cooking equipment half way under hood system. Operator states not used for cooking. Used as counter for packaging food Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Time Extended

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 13

14-86-1

Detail 22147368

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - paper towel lining raw fish in sushi display case Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22147360

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - shrimp over salmon for sushi in three door freezer Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22147366

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - walk in cooler: - chicken (44F - Cold Holding) - scallop (44F - Cold Holding) - noodles (45F - Cold Holding) - Sushi display case: - crab <2 hours (51F - Cold Holding) - cream cheese <2 hours (45F) - tuna <2 hours (44F - Cold Holding) - upright cooler: - chicken (46F - Cold Holding) - beef (45F - Cold Holding) - shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) Warning

41-27-4

Detail 22147362

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - chlorine >500 ppm. Operator diluted final reading 100ppm Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22147361

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - walk in cooler shelf Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22147364

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - some items on sushi menu not marked as raw. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22147367

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food - provided form to operator Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 22147365

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - provided to operator who posted on wall. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-36-4

Detail 22147372

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - dry storage room in back Repeat Violation Warning

24-07-4

Detail 22147363

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. - non food safe drill used for food prep stored on shelf with drain snake Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22147370

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryers - dry storage in back room Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22147371

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - side of two door glass door cooler - walk in cooler door gasket - walk in cooler fan cover Warning

33-31-5

Detail 22147369

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - flat top cooking equipment half way under hood system. Operator states not used for cooking. Used as counter for packaging food Warning

Oct 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-19-5

Detail 21524756

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale.

03F-01-5

Detail 21524759

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale.

29-42-4

Detail 21524754

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 21524752

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

14-01-5

Detail 21524758

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk sugar and rice.

23-24-4

Detail 21524755

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Beverage Air Stand up freezer

36-36-4

Detail 21524750

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage area.

35B-01-4

Detail 21524751

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

36-73-4

Detail 21524757

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.

36-62-4

Detail 21524749

Basic - Light not functioning. Light fixture in kitchen area by walk-in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 21524753

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beverage air stand up freezer.

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 21352745

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above ready to eat foods at front counter.

01B-02-5

Detail 21352746

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 21352734

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eel 51° operator placed in freezer for quick chill New temperature 41° Corrective Action Taken

03F-04-5

Detail 21352739

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale.

03F-02-5

Detail 21352743

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.

29-42-4

Detail 21352737

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 21352747

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

23-24-4

Detail 21352744

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in coolers in kitchen area.

36-32-5

Detail 21352740

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage area.

12B-07-4

Detail 21352736

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front sushi counter

35B-01-4

Detail 21352748

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

05-09-4

Detail 21352742

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door reach in cooler in kitchen area.

22-16-4

Detail 21352735

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen area.

14-17-4

Detail 21352741

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-10-4

Detail 21352733

Basic - Soiled floors under cooking equipment in kitchen area, and 3 compartment sink.

29-11-4

Detail 21352738

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak on the discharge pipe from 3 compartment sink.

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 21010992

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21010987

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

05-08-4

Detail 21010994

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

14-01-5

Detail 21010986

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk sugar

35B-01-4

Detail 21010990

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21010989

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce in walk-in cooler

05-09-4

Detail 21010988

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 21010991

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

14-12-4

Detail 21010995

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cooler door at sushi station .

02D-01-5

Detail 21010993

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar, rice, sushi rice

Oct 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

01B-02-5

Detail 20601598

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 20601603

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw sushi tuna 47°. Raw sushi salmon 47°, Held in display case over night per operator. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 20601596

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31B-02-4

Detail 20601600

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 20601599

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

03F-10-5

Detail 20601601

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice, sushi crumbles

53B-13-5

Detail 20601605

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

23-24-4

Detail 20601594

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Beverage Air Tri door cooler.

14-71-4

Detail 20601593

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Window for sushi cooler is repaired with tape.

12B-07-4

Detail 20601604

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table

14-11-4

Detail 20601597

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in at sushi counter door fell off.

35B-01-4

Detail 20601595

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20601592

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of Sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 20601602

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