Teriyaki Express
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
47
Score
Going back to 2023, Teriyaki Express has eight inspections in the public record. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Florida City restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp, raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked noodles inside WIC. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber inside HWS at kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and cooked chicken with no date marked inside WIC, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
47
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp, raw chicken and raw beef stored over cabbage and dumplings. Coached operator on proper storing procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents located at reach in cooler soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door has a gap.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler. Coached operator on proper storing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed carton box and bowls on the ground.
33-19-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee water bottle and hand bag stored above a food preparation area.
40-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow mop to properly dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet mop at preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice bin container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
50
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
82
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (58 F - Cold Holding) at the front counter, as per employee chicken was left outside for less than 1 hour. Employee placed chicken inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside supermarket bags in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above noodles in the walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board no longer available. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above preparation table. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple foods stored on the floor in the kitchen area, and also inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
47
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meats stored inside supermarket bags inside the walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Observed meats stored inside supermarket bags inside the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Observed license expired 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
70
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meats stored inside supermarket bags inside the walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables at the walk in cooler. Operator removed the eggs. **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket and a scoop inside the hand wash sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with sugar and cornstarch not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop on top of oil container at the kitchen. Operator removed it. Also a plastic cup used as scoop inside the rice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor at the front counter. Also observed plastic containers with soy sauce stored on the floor at the kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
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 tongs above top of vegetables. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a plastic spoon in standing water next to the rice. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed u dear a red cutting board at the kitchen area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
32
Jun 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Teriyaki Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Teriyaki Express on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Teriyaki Express?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Teriyaki Express.
How does Teriyaki Express compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
Teriyaki Express most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Florida City average of 66.
Has Teriyaki Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Teriyaki Express have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Teriyaki Express means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Teriyaki Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Teriyaki Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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