JAPAN EXPRESS
2212 Aloma Avenue
Florida, 32792
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust above sushi station
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at reach in freezer
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwave soiled with food debris
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at Handwash sink next to prep station
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with tray next to 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to cook line Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezers
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with food debris
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls around kitchen soiled with grease
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In cook line Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High 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. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in white chest freezer Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket inside handwash sink Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sani spray Bottle with no label next to drive thru window Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 kept in sushi area not removed from package. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.Facility adding soap and sanitizer together and then rinsing.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Debris on floor under walk in cooler racks
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Raw chicken stored in bin directly on walk in cooler floor.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cans , boxes to go containers on dumpster pad floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice buildup up in chest freezer
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Debris in walls by chest freezer
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat dressing in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored on top of margarine in walk in cooler Raw shell eggs stored over mayonnaise in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Expired test srips Operator purchased online new strips while inspector was at facility **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
- 08B-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
- 33-24-4:Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. The door is rusted on the right side and dented Dumpster lid is open
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on flat top grill handle at cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves at cooks line and sushi bar
- 23-03-4: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
- 06-01-5: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
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen and at storage area where boxed sodas are stored
- 14-86-1: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
- 01B-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
- 31A-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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at dish wash area Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).