OEC JAPANESE EXPRESS
2438 66 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly inside soda machine nozzle. Operator cleaned and sanitized soda machine nozzles. Discussed the importance of pest prevention with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -mesh net bags are used in contact with rice when cooked. Discussed with operators that food contact materials but be smooth and easily cleanable. Operator removed net. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef removed from original packaging stored over ready to eat Iran stick and sushi tuna in reach in freezer at end of cook line -raw chicken removed from original packaging stored over dumplings in reach in freezer at end of cook line -raw chicken over dumplings in reach in freezer near 3 compartment sink. -raw scallops stored over cut cabbage in walk in cooler Operator rearranged some items for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm, retested at 50PPM) Operator diluted solution. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -multiple cutting boards on cook line/ in kitchen heavily stained -soda machine nozzle had live fly inside, operator removed and cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen has items storing in it. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink Operator put soap out to replace broken dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sinks at front counter and entrance of kitchen have hot water handles that are in disrepair and not able to turn on. Water temperature 78F. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler and freezer doors -walk in cooler door
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -multiple cutting boards on cook line/ in kitchen
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of ginger being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knobs at hand wash sinks behind front counter and at kitchen entrance are not able to turn on hot water. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved rags to sanitize solution. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:08 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 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.