JAPAN EXPRESS
456 E BURLEIGH BLVD · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. – chicken stored in chest freezer.
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. – raw salmon stored with cooked shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon and raw tuna stored over ready to foods at sushi station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -tan cutting board at sushi. -white cutting board at cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. – container will scrubber stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – hand sink next to drink station. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. – 1 new hire
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. – bowl in bulk rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. – employee drink next to clean silverware at servers station. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. – bulk rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.