What is Hibachi Express's health inspection score?

Hibachi Express has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hibachi Express last inspected?

Hibachi Express was last inspected on January 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hibachi Express have?

Hibachi Express has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hibachi Express safe to eat at?

Yes, Hibachi Express has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Hibachi Express serve?

Hibachi Express serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hibachi Express

Name: Hibachi Express
Address: 146-20 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens, 11436
Rating: 93

146-20 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens

Last Inspected: 1/12/2026

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0Excellent

Chinese•Queens

Ranked #976 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2025

1 inspections

6 high priority

3 intermediate

May

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Oct

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jan 26

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection InspectionCleanNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High1 Med

4 total3 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

May 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

6 High3 Med

9 total4 risk factors

5/100inspection score

−75 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.−10
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Risk Factor−10
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.−5
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5

Base deductions−75 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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