HIBACHI EXPRESS Health Score — St. Petersburg, FL

3605 49 ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 4
Inspected 7/10/2026
St. Petersburg avg 90 / 100
D
53 / 100
Concerning

This score is in the bottom tier. Most St. Petersburg restaurants score 90 or above.

4 high-risk issues, 4 moderate issues, 7 minor issues found

Inspected July 10, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 2% of restaurants in St. Petersburg. The city average ClearScore is 90 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
4
Moderate
4
Minor
7

Violations Found

  • High Risk Approved source
  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) ×2
  • High Risk PH/TCS foods properly thawed
  • Moderate PH/TCS foods properly thawed
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination ×2
  • Moderate Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×2
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
  • Minor Current license properly displayed

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Frequently Asked Questions

HIBACHI EXPRESS's most recent inspection on July 10, 2026 found 15 violations including 4 high-risk issues, resulting in a ClearScore of 53/100 (Grade D).

The most recent inspection of HIBACHI EXPRESS on July 10, 2026 found 15 violations: 4 high-risk, 4 moderate, and 7 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

HIBACHI EXPRESS was last inspected on July 10, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

HIBACHI EXPRESS's ClearScore of 53/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 98% of St. Petersburg restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

The most recent inspection found 15 violations at HIBACHI EXPRESS: 1. Approved source 2. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 3. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS). See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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