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
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. Management properly separated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Stand up freezer in kitchen raw beef over raw shrimp.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in hand sink. Employee removed container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken at reach-in cooler made on 3-5-25. No date marking. Walk-in cooler multiple items prepared more than 24 hours has no date marking.
Basic 14
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear storage area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Outside screen door.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease buildup throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. gallon buckets of soy sauce stored on floor throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet handle for hot water broke at hand sink on cook line.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons in kitchen stored upright. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:11 PM.
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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.