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OSAKA EXPRESS INC

Food safety records indicate OSAKA EXPRESS INC in LUTZ has 9 inspections with a 2.6/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

18855 SR 54

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13547680

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10898276

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna fish not cut opening or removed from ROP package completely thawed in reach in cooler in bar area. See top sale Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Molding at floor/wall by cooking range broken . Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers nesting not air dry on dish rack above triple sink , operator flipped the side ways to drain water and air dry **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled and black mold like substance buildup on reach in cooler on cook line and vertical reach in cooler in kitchen Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee not washing hands after handle dirty dish went to cook line to cook, discussed with operator and he washed hands properly Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna fish not cut opening or removed from ROP package completely thawed in reach in cooler in bar area. See top sale Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (54F - Cold Holding); cooked noodle (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stated that both of two items stored in cooler from last night. See stop sale Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (54F - Cold Holding); cooked noodle (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stated that both of two items stored in cooler from last night. See stop sale Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled and black mold like substance buildup in front counter. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area, operator refilled it Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salmon fish as served in raw without date marks stored over 24 hours in reach in cooler at bar. Discussed with operator. Operator marked date on it Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 6/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10852089

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On right side of cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: **Time Extended**
  • 01D-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756854

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager was in process of thawing ahi tuna packs. Packaging indicated to be removed. Manager fully removed form packaging and sent handout to manager Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On right side of cook line Warning
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs laying on container of lettuce, and rice paddle in rice warmer. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 10ppm. Manager reran several times and tested at 10ppm. Manager will call for service Warning
  • 01D-02-4:Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8774744

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cheese next to restaurant food reach in cooler by dish washing machine. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw tuna sitting in bucket on counter employee moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat beef soup reach in cooler by dish washing machine employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid from container inside sink management removed Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook beef soup in soy sauce bucket not dated employee dated Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596912

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table employee removed.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not labeled in reach in cooler by dish washing machine employees removed food Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top empty removed
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm. Tested at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from back door and began touching kitchen utensils to make food.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed broccoli employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooks line held less than 4 hours ambient 52 f Cold holding raw shelled eggs 47 raw chicken 52 f raw shrimp 50 f raw beef 50 f cook noodles 47 f employee moved food to freezer 2md temp all to 43 f reach in cooler is full of ice until it gets fixed. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 50ppm to 100ppm employees remade to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8598880

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596627

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises.1 dead roach on top of dish washing machine. Employee removed and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on floor underneath dish washing machine. 1 dead roach on wall behind dish washing machine. 1 dead roach on pan shelf by dish washing machine. Employee removed and sanitized area. 1 dead roach under hand washing sink 5 dead roaches by cash register area on floor by glass walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on wall by prep sink ice machine. 1 dead roach under table with printer machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: 2 dead roaches under dish washing machine employe removed and sanitized area **Time Extended**
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Washed mushrooms in cardboard box reach in cooler cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Not observed **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on top of dish washing machine. Employee killed removed and sanitized area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: 1 live roach on top of dish washing machine employee killed removed and sanitized area 1 live roach underneath dish washing machine . Employee killed and removed at time of call back **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373852

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises.1 dead roach on top of dish washing machine. Employee removed and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on floor underneath dish washing machine. 1 dead roach on wall behind dish washing machine. 1 dead roach on pan shelf by dish washing machine. Employee removed and sanitized area. 1 dead roach under hand washing sink 5 dead roaches by cash register area on floor by glass walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on wall by prep sink ice machine. 1 dead roach under table with printer machine. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on sugar bin. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Lids for stored broccoli only washed and rinsed than placed on dry shelf. Discussed with employee the importance of wash rinse and sanitize. Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Washed mushrooms in cardboard box reach in cooler cooks line. Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach 1 egg sac on the top of the dish machine. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on top of dish washing machine. Employee killed removed and sanitized area. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by cooks Line. Employee restocked Corrected On-Site Warning