Teppan Express

3800 Us 98 N #660, Lakeland, FL 33809

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Teppan Express, the earliest from 2022. Teppan Express was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

By comparison, the average Lakeland facility scores 85, putting Teppan Express on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen beef in black trash bag in chest freezer.

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cabbage in walk in cooler.

08A-04-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce on floor in back kitchen area, operator removed container of sauce from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer door handle, operator removed tongs from handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce on floor in storage area, operator removed bucket of sauce from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine, operator removed ice scoop from ice.

10-08-5

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler.

08A-04-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on sides of equipment on cookline.

23-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind equipment. Also observed soiled wall behind chest freezer near rear exit.

36-73-4

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on soft drink drain rack at front counter, operator removed ice scoop from drain rack. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed on cookline, employee provided lid for drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice on cookline, operator removed container of rice from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris in cabinets under front counter.

23-03-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen under equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler, operator removed sauce from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta in walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken container in walk in cooler.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon in raw shrimp bin, employee removed spoon from shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on on counter on cookline, employee removed towel from counter. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Teppan Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Teppan Express on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Teppan Express?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Teppan Express.

How does Teppan Express compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Teppan Express most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Teppan Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Teppan Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Teppan Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Teppan Express is inspected around two times per year on average.

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