LIANS HIBACHI BUFFET

Name: LIANS HIBACHI BUFFET
Address: 13151 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL, 33618, US
Rating: 94

13151 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33618

License #3917013

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

94 Grade B / 100

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Latest inspection

August 13, 2025 · 11 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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LIANS HIBACHI BUFFET in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 13, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 4 critical, 5 major, 2 minor.

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The latest inspection on August 13, 2025 shows 11 observation rows: 4 critical, 5 major, and 2 minor.

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[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside to ice machine adjacent to employee restroom in back kitchen area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Multiple foods throughout establishment not covered in Reach in cooler, Walk in cooler, and Walk in freezer. Operator began to cover some items during time of inspection.
[50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pickled vegetables in front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw eggs during time of inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked noodles 47F at 2:14pm in front line Reach in cooler, cooled to 43F at 2:44pm.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located at mop sink, adjacent to ice machines.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Some oyster tags not kept in chronological order for July 2025. Discussed with operator.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple Cutting boards soiled on front line cook.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in front line cook used for storing metal scrubs. Operator removed scrubs during time of inspection.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located adjacent to unused ice machine. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles on top of dish machine without labels. Operator added labels during time of inspection.