HIBACHI EXPRESS

Name: HIBACHI EXPRESS
Address: 5308 LITTLE RD, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, 34655, US
Rating: 74.1

5308 LITTLE RD, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34655

License #6113776

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

74.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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HIBACHI EXPRESS in NEW PORT RICHEY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 7 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 20, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 4 critical, 1 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03F-02-5] 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. Rice put into warmer 45 minutes ago, operator put time on chart
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna completely thawed in package which states to remove before thawing. 2 solid pieces , 4 ground packages
[06-09-1] 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. Ahi tuna completely thawed in package which states to remove before thawing. 2 solid pieces , 4 ground packages, see stop sale.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels under multiple sushi items
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards in prep area stained
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker bonnet missing.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in standing water on cook line- 104F, operator dumped water out of pan, will wash utensils every 4 hours,
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. hand wash sink on cook line drip, will not shut off.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-09-1] 4lbs of Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna 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. Located in reach-in cooler at sushi bar.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that three recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink next to three-compartment sink used to store single-serve containers inside bowl. Operator removed items.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in kitchen.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle on bottom shelf of table in warewashing area containing multi-surface cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle multi-surface cleaner.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cut carrots and onions not covered in walk-in cooler.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4lbs of Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna 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. Located in reach-in cooler at sushi bar.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal beverage not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded beverage.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator replaced battery. Able to dispense paper towels.
[01D-02-4] Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken and raw shrimp stored cut onions and cabbage on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw items below ready to eat.

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