KATANA JAPANESE EXPRESS
10839 BLOOMINGDALE AVE · RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County · FL 33578
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp batter 59 F on counter in melted ice bath. Employee placed more ice in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked vegetables 101 F, chicken 87 F- chicken 168 F, shrimp 82 F- retemp 196 F left on counter. Employee began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink, removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A total of 9 employees work at the establishment and 2 food handler certifications were provide. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in rice. **Repeat Violation**
25-30-4Basic – Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Used gloves left on cutting board at sushi bar.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at sushi bar.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of seasonings on floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep table, removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 78 F. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not handle first. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:48 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.