FUJI HIBACHI EXPRESS

Name: FUJI HIBACHI EXPRESS
Address: 2329 N MONROE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32303, US
Rating: 95.8

2329 N MONROE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303

License #4702467

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

95.8 Grade A / 100

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FUJI HIBACHI EXPRESS in TALLAHASSEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 95.8 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 1 critical, 7 major, 14 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 11, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 4 major, and 5 minor.

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Warning Issued
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at prep/dish area handwash sink. Restocked during inspection.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Water filters marked to be changed 1-20-21.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed home/construction type drill with mixer attachment in prep area.
[36-30-4] Cloth curtains between kitchen and front counter not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
[48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank in dry storage area.
[16-28-4] One-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed dishes on drying rack next to 1 compartment prep sink. Per employee, dishes were washed in the prep sink. Discussed proper ware washing with employee. Employee moved dishes to three compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed and posted during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on speed rack in walk-in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler.
[53B-01-5] 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. Observed 3 cooks on duty at time of inspection.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle stored in cooked broccoli/mix veg stored in reach in cooler on cook line.
[14-09-4] Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink on cook line no water at all coming out of hot water faucet ( 78F ). Employee turned on hot water- recheck 94F.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, phone holder and charger stored on food contact table next to napkins near window.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Multiple employee food dishes with forks stored on food contact surface above reach in cooler next to food bins near window.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in multiple cold holding units including walk in cooler.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided written plan for establishment to hold sushi rice on time.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
[22-13-5] Soda ice dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Dish washer using a bucket with soap and water sprayer to wash dishes at 3 compartment sink. With out being set up properly and not using sanitizer.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cold hold- upright glass- breaded shrimp 38F, cooked chicken wing 39F, spring rolls 38F ( not covered ).

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