Hibachi Buffet
2456 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Last inspected Aug 13, 2026: passed with 1 violation, 1 critical.
- Passed 9 of 12 graded inspections since 2024.
- Keeps coming up: Time and temperature control for safety foods, cited 7 times, plus 13 other repeat issues.
- 10 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 12 visits
- 2026
- Passed Aug 13
Callback Reinspection
1 violation, 1 critical
- Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- Passed Aug 5
Complaint Inspection
6 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
- Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
- Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
- Passed May 26
Complaint Inspection
2 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
- Passed Mar 4
Complaint Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
- Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
- Minor Single-service and single-use items
- Minor Food protection, cross-contamination
- Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
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