Tokyo Express

5572 Woodbine Rd, Pace, FL 32571
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tokyo Express has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 93, which Tokyo Express' 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Upon inspection, observed repackaged raw salmon in stored on top of diced mango in an open case in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, observed containers of soy sauce stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed in-use utensils stored in water with temperature of 75f.
10-07-4
78
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Upon inspection, no proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture available at establishment. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Upon inspection, observed repacked raw scallops stored over packages over edamame in walk-in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed shell eggs stored over container of cut vegetables in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed chopped garlic in oil 120f on cook line less than 4 hours per employee.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Upon inspection, observed cooked rice 94f, less than 4 hours per employee, at poke bar. Employee stated rice is held for 4 hours and then discarded if not used. No written procedure in place at time of inspection. Employee was given TPHC form during inspection to be filled out if the establishment wishes to hold food on time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, observed containers of soy sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Also observed containers of soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage area of establishment.
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. Upon inspection, observed handle of scoop in contact with corn starch in container at establishment.
10-01-5
45
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors are sliding doors that do not self-close **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets on floor of walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
90
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over ready to eat egg rolls in walk in freezer
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for establishment. Operator states the water heated has broken and they are in the process of replacing it. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors not self closing. Bathrooms use sliding doors that do not close on their own. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No labels on any containers for dry ingredients in kitchen
02D-01-5
70
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by utensils stored in sink. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in container of uncooked rice in storage area. Operator removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single-service knives are not presented handle first.
25-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathrooms use sliding doors that do not close on their own. Operator states they have device to allow doors to self-close but they are awaiting someone to attach device to door. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
78
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
52
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over ready to eat egg rolls in walk in freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Employee replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop for container of uncooked rice. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
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. Scoop in flour container.
10-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathrooms use sliding doors that are not self-closing **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tokyo Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tokyo Express on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tokyo Express?

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

How does Tokyo Express compare to other restaurants in Pace?

Tokyo Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Pace average of 93.

Has Tokyo Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tokyo Express have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tokyo 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 Tokyo Express inspected?

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