Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

JAPAN EXPRESS

2212 ALOMA AVE · WINTER PARK · Orange County · FL 32792

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3332992
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8352250
DBPR license5800496

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#9High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut onions stored in bus tub lined with cardboard. Operator discarded onions **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut onions stored in bus tub lined with cardboard box

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at dish wash area blocked by by soiled dishes.Operator moved to sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at dish wash area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen

#2Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic33-24-4

Basic – Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. The door is rusted on the right side and dented Dumpster lid is open

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on flat top grill handle at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves at cooks line and sushi bar

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top grill on cooks line has accumulation of grease debris

#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing tuna in walk in cooler not removed from packaging as directed by instructions

#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen and at storage area where boxed sodas are stored

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.