HIBACHI EXPRESS BRADENTON INC

Name: HIBACHI EXPRESS BRADENTON INC
Address: 4533 14 ST W, BRADENTON, FL, 34207, US
Rating: 87

4533 14 ST W, BRADENTON, FL 34207

License #5105845

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

87 Grade B / 100

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HIBACHI EXPRESS BRADENTON INC in BRADENTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 2 critical, 6 major, 21 minor.

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October 2, 2025

The latest inspection on February 26, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 12 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[53B-13-5] 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. Marpine.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind grill and fryers.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed soiled dishes in handwashing sink in sushi area. person in charge removed and washed sink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed on cooks line cell phone on food preparation table. Person in charge removed and washed table.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed on fountain beverage machine ice shoot with mold like substance.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east end of main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in freezer a 5 gallon of stock stored on floor. Person in charge removed.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by soda machine.Person in charge secured tanks.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on upper part of reach in cooler on top of food container pork dumplings (51F - Cold Holding).educated Person in charge on cold food storage.Person in charge stated it had been on top for approximately 1 hour and placed in the reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of latest inspection report available.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of latest inspection report available.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[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.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Hal Huang
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind grill and fryers.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east end of main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in top part of reach in cooler pork dumplings (53F - Cold Holding); scallops (52F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated they had been in there for approximately 1 hour and placed them in the bottom part of reach in cooler.
[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/
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at sushi station. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Person in charge cleaned microwave. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched by fountain beverage machine. Person in charge inverted with handle up.
[53B-11-4] Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified.observed management change completion date on expiration on employee training for Lou rang, Jim huia,aupp duba,jauier,Laura and Tailai.

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