KYOTO EXPRESS
4730 W CYPRESS ST, Tampa FL 33607 · 8138104834
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2024
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Sushi rice.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 hood filters soiled with accumulated of grease at cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of take out food container stored on floor in dry storage room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can blocked handwash sink on cook line. Employee relocated trash can away from handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple food containers stored in handwash sink next to three-compartments sink. Employee removed items from handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line. Provided.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table in kitchen.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Salad dressing dispensing scoop made with reused plastic bottle in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease and black dust over griddle at cook line.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of raw steak and a bag of onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Multiple cases of dry food items stored don floor in dry food storage room.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Under hood system at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Sushi rice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing container in handwash sink at cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line. Provided.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep table at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fry oils stored on floor in kitchen.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.