Oketo Express

12199 Indian Rocks Rd #4, Largo, FL 33774
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2023
74
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2023. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Oketo Express is from Mar 30, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Largo restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 400ppm plus. Operator added water and retested at 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in kitchen, behind the dry storage area, shows accumulation of debris underneath the slicer guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -fry baskets on fryer shows accumulation of debris.
22-08-4
74
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Operator added sanitizer. Tested at 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over lettuce in two door deli cooler in kitchen. Operator moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Operator using frozen water bottles for the ice in sauces. Educated operator and showed possible alternatives with non single use items. Operator removed bottles from walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets in kitchen show accumulation of debris and grease. Slicer guard in kitchen shows accumulation of debris underneath the guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In kit on the stove shows tears in foil.
14-20-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above the hot water heater in room with the three compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of frozen shrimp stored on floor. Operator moved to sink to thaw with running water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior bottom of mop sink shows accumulation of debris. Hoods in kitchen show accumulation of debris and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping clothe stored at three compartment sink not in sanitizer water. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oketo Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oketo Express on file is from Mar 30, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oketo Express?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oketo Express.

How does Oketo Express compare to other restaurants in Largo?

Oketo Express most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Largo average of 75.

Has Oketo Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Oketo Express have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Oketo Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.