OSAKA EXPRESS INC
18855 SR 54, Lutz FL 33558 · 813-388-5121
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024
JAN 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on top of dish washing machine. Employee killed removed and sanitized area.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained Three employees certificates of food safety training copies presented.
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 3 times chlorine 0ppm, operator set up triple sink chlorine tested 100ppm
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel using for raw tuna and raw salmon. Operator removed the paper towel.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaned dishes in hand sink in kitchen
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained Three employees certificates of food safety training copies presented.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vent soiled and grease buildup in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with cooking wine together in kitchen, operator removed the drink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf with cooking wine together in kitchen, operator removed the bag to employee section
Light not functioning on dish machine area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled and grease buildup heavily.
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of testosterone pills on dry storage shelf by cans. Manager removed
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of safe staff cards for three team memebers
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area
Light not functioning. Over dish area
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Three door reach in cooler racks soiled with accumulated debris. Hood system has accumulated grease build up. Manager began cleaning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of corn starch not labeled in dry storage. Manager labeled
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee not washing hands after handle dirty dish went to cook line to cook, discussed with operator and he washed hands properly
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna fish not cut opening or removed from ROP package completely thawed in reach in cooler in bar area. See top sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (54F - Cold Holding); cooked noodle (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stated that both of two items stored in cooler from last night. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (54F - Cold Holding); cooked noodle (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stated that both of two items stored in cooler from last night. See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled and black mold like substance buildup in front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area, operator refilled it
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salmon fish as served in raw without date marks stored over 24 hours in reach in cooler at bar. Discussed with operator. Operator marked date on it
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna fish not cut opening or removed from ROP package completely thawed in reach in cooler in bar area. See top sale
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Molding at floor/wall by cooking range broken.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers nesting not air dry on dish rack above triple sink, operator flipped the side ways to drain water and air dry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled and black mold like substance buildup on reach in cooler on cook line and vertical reach in cooler in kitchen
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On right side of cook line
Jun 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 10ppm. Manager reran several times and tested at 10ppm. Manager will call for service
Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter. Manager refilled
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager was in process of thawing ahi tuna packs. Packaging indicated to be removed. Manager fully removed form packaging and sent handout to manager
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On right side of cook line
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs laying on container of lettuce, and rice paddle in rice warmer. Manager removed
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat beef soup reach in cooler by dish washing machine employee removed to proper storage
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid from container inside sink management removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook beef soup in soy sauce bucket not dated employee dated
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cheese next to restaurant food reach in cooler by dish washing machine. Employee removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw tuna sitting in bucket on counter employee moved to reach in cooler.
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm. Tested at 100 ppm.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from back door and began touching kitchen utensils to make food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed broccoli employee removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooks line held less than 4 hours ambient 52 f Cold holding raw shelled eggs 47 raw chicken 52 f raw shrimp 50 f raw beef 50 f cook noodles 47 f employee moved food to freezer 2md temp all to 43 f reach in cooler is full of ice until it gets fixed.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 50ppm to 100ppm employees remade to 100 ppm
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table employee removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not labeled in reach in cooler by dish washing machine employees removed food
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top empty removed
Jan 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Washed mushrooms in cardboard box reach in cooler cooks line.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on top of dish washing machine. Employee killed removed and sanitized area.
Dead roaches on premises.1 dead roach on top of dish washing machine. Employee removed and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on floor underneath dish washing machine. 1 dead roach on wall behind dish washing machine. 1 dead roach on pan shelf by dish washing machine. Employee removed and sanitized area. 1 dead roach under hand washing sink 5 dead roaches by cash register area on floor by glass walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on wall by prep sink ice machine. 1 dead roach under table with printer machine.
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Lids for stored broccoli only washed and rinsed than placed on dry shelf. Discussed with employee the importance of wash rinse and sanitize.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Washed mushrooms in cardboard box reach in cooler cooks line.
Roach 1 egg sac on the top of the dish machine.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on top of dish washing machine. Employee killed removed and sanitized area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by cooks Line. Employee restocked
Dead roaches on premises.1 dead roach on top of dish washing machine. Employee removed and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on floor underneath dish washing machine. 1 dead roach on wall behind dish washing machine. 1 dead roach on pan shelf by dish washing machine. Employee removed and sanitized area. 1 dead roach under hand washing sink 5 dead roaches by cash register area on floor by glass walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on wall by prep sink ice machine. 1 dead roach under table with printer machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on sugar bin. Employee removed
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.