Teriyaki Express
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Teriyaki Express, the earliest from 2022. Teriyaki Express was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average for Margate sits at 80, putting Teriyaki Express on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris in walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee returned to front cook line, put on apron, and began to work with food items on flattop without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures for hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw chicken and raw beef in standard to go bags.
14-15-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Spray bottle of Ortho insect killer under triple sink.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In single door cooler opposite flattop, container with raw salmon for sushi and containers of prepared salads. Manager inverted all items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Bulletin provided to manager to post. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Analog thermometer reading 200F ambient temperature. Unable to adjust to correct. Digital thermometer battery dead.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Analog thermometer reading 200F ambient temperature. Unable to adjust to correct.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employee food handler certificates expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage container on back prep table opposite triple sink.
12B-07-4
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. Wash sink set up in middle sink instead of first sink as required. Employee drained sink and began to correctly set up wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in container of standing water next to flattop.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at hand sink by triple sink. Sign provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
26
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on pasta stored in walk-in cooler. Operator correctly date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area block by food container. Operator relocate food container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil and soy sauce stored on dry storage floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
74
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Observed raw chicken stored over shrimp in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with food items stored on walk-in freezer and cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed containers with shrimps thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator relocate shrimps to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over shrimp in refrigerator drawers. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employees drinking cups stored on food preparation table next to cooked rice.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with soup stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
31B-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Teriyaki Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Teriyaki Express on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Teriyaki Express?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Teriyaki Express.
How does Teriyaki Express compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Teriyaki Express most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.
Has Teriyaki Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Teriyaki Express have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Teriyaki Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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