Katana Japanese Express
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
39
Score
Katana Japanese Express, located at 10839 Bloomingdale Ave in Riverview, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 2, 2026, with a score of 39. This inspection identified 2 critical, 2 major, and 9 minor violations, including issues with food dispensing containers, glove handling, and employee beverage placement. Across its 9 recorded inspections, Katana Japanese Express has predominantly received high-risk ratings.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
39
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
29
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
22
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
74
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
55
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
52
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
26
Oct 18, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
61
Violations — Mar 2, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Used gloves left on cutting board at sushi bar.
25-30-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at sushi bar.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of seasonings on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep table, removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 78 F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not handle first. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp batter 59 F on counter in melted ice bath. Employee placed more ice in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked vegetables 101 F, chicken 87 F- chicken 168 F, shrimp 82 F- retemp 196 F left on counter. Employee began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink, removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A total of 9 employees work at the establishment and 2 food handler certifications were provide. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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