HIBACHI EXPRESS Health Score — Lakeland, FL

5209 US HWY 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 1
Inspected 7/17/2026
Lakeland avg 94 / 100
A
90 / 100
Excellent

1 high-risk issue, 1 moderate issue found

Inspected July 17, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 14% of restaurants in Lakeland. The city average ClearScore is 94 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
1
Moderate
1
Minor
0

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • Moderate Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign

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Frequently Asked Questions

HIBACHI EXPRESS received a ClearScore of 90/100 (Grade A) on its most recent inspection on July 17, 2026. 2 minor violations were noted, but no high-risk issues were found.

The most recent inspection of HIBACHI EXPRESS on July 17, 2026 found 2 violations: 1 high-risk, 1 moderate, and 0 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

HIBACHI EXPRESS was last inspected on July 17, 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.

Based on the most recent inspection, HIBACHI EXPRESS earned a ClearScore of 90/100 (Grade A), indicating excellent food safety compliance. Only 2 minor violations were noted with no high-risk issues.

The most recent inspection found 2 violations at HIBACHI EXPRESS: 1. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 2. Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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