JAPAN EXPRESS
456 E BURLEIGH BLVD · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several bottles of bleach on shelf with buckets of sauces at cook line. Bottle of Lysol on shelf over Chicken, shrimp and beef. Operator removed, **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pans. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on dry storage shelf with food. Operator removed, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One male cook at cook line.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of sauce in walk in cooler.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer at the end of cook line. In white chest freezer to the left of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 107F. Operator change water rechecked 140F. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Exterior white chest freezer in back kitchen area. Handles on reach in freezer in back kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:14 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.