HIBACHI EXPRESS WESLEY CHAPEL INC

Name: HIBACHI EXPRESS WESLEY CHAPEL INC
Address: 5315 VILLAGE MARKET, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL, 33544, US
Rating: 84.8

5315 VILLAGE MARKET, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544

License #6113377

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

84.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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HIBACHI EXPRESS WESLEY CHAPEL INC in WESLEY CHAPEL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 17 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 17, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 2 major and 3 minor violations.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white interior ice shield of ice machine had accumulation of black mold-like substance. Employee sanitized.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in back prep area holding old siracha bottles. Discussed with employees only using hand washing sinks to wash hands.employee removed bottles.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed closed bags of unwashed potatoes and sweet potatoes stored above bins of prepared broccoli and carrots in walk in cooler. Employee moved items so unwashed produce and vegetables were below bins.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo forks not all facing the same direction in gray separation container. Employee fixed.
[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/ Kyle Li is the only Certified Food Manger and was not present at beginning of inspection with 3 employee prepping raw meat, 1 employee preparing sushi orders, and two employee preparing hibachi orders, and 2 servers. Kyle arrived later into the inspection and we discussed getting another employee certified as a manger for when he is absent.

Warning Issued
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 pack of tuna thawed out in its packaging even though the instructions state to remove before thawing. Stop Sale Issued.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet clothes on the prep table. Discussed placing them in sanitizer buckets in between uses.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed a container of chicken being stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line and a box of vegetable paste in the walk in cooler.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers above the three compartment sink.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the handwashing sink leaking into a container on the cook line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting being stored under prep tables.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several bags of meat being stored in non food grade bags in the walk in freezer.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup of coffee being stored on the sushi make line. Manger removed coffee. Observed an employee drink in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the display menu and to go menus not identifying what items are/can be served raw or undercooked.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the tempura batter station/cart on the cook line.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink in the sushi area and on the cook line being used for other purposes. Observed a wire brush in the sink on the cook line and an employee washing a cloth in the sushi bar area. Discussed the use of handwashing sink.

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