TERIYAKI EXPRESS
1485 NE 1 AVE STE 104, Florida City FL 33034 · 561-569-8888
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber inside HWS at kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS front counter.
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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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice bin container with no handle used to dispense food.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door has a gap.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler. Coached operator on proper storing procedure.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed carton box and bowls on the ground.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee water bottle and hand bag stored above a food preparation area.
Open dumpster lid.
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.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet mop at preparation table.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside corn starch container.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Operator removed it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at the front counter
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside supermarket bags in the walk in freezer.
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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board no longer available.
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.
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.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Aug 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed foods stored inside supermarket bags inside the walk in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the brown sugar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Mar 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed foods stored inside supermarket bags inside the walk in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty plate stored inside the hand wash sink at the front.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jose, Juan, Enrique, Magdalena. Working over 3 months.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the brown sugar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 78°F. Employee removed it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Jan 3, 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 bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meats stored inside supermarket bags inside the walk in freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meats stored inside supermarket bags inside the walk in freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023.
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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket and a scoop inside the hand wash sink. Operator removed it.
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.
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.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a plastic spoon in standing water next to the rice.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed u dear a red cutting board at the kitchen area. Operator removed it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with sugar and cornstarch not labeled.
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.