JAPAN EXPRESS
456 E BURLEIGH BLVD · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. – raw chicken stored over cut vegetables **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer bucket stored next to tea urn. – spray bottle of cleaner stored over make line in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – white cutting board on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. – bulk rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. – case of chicken in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in Frigidaire reach-in freezer in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – microwave on cooks line
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood fliters – wall behind dish machine.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. – rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.