TOKYO SUSHI & HIBACHI EXPRESS
126 SW MAIN BLVD, Lake City FL 32025 · 904-572-6951
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2024
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FEB 26
APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on reach-in cooler next to handwashing sink. Manager moved medicine next to register.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shrimp stored over soy sauce, and reaching cooler next to handwashing sink. Manager placed shrimp on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in top of reach-in cooler across from cook line: shrimp (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated shrimp placed in cooler twenty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved shrimp to inside of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
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. Sushi rice stored next to three compartment sink. Manager stated rice placed in warmer two hours prior to inspection. Manager placed proper time mark on rice.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory available. Inspector provided consumer advisory. Operator posted consumer advisory.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle stored on floor next to grill.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go container stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned to containers over.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler next to handwashing sink. Manager, placed drink next to register..
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from cook line fryer handle. Manager placed tongs on top of grill.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number on outside of vehicle.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature. Manager placed chicken in reach-in cooler to continue cooling.
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of vitamins on top of reach in cooler.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Raw/under cooked salmon.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over vegetables and sauce in reach in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator uses chlorine bleach.
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice in reach in cooler by back door.
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.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test strips.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working for 60 days.
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. 1 employee working for 2 months.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on oven door handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inspector gave the operator a sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink on shelf in reach in freezer above other food, employee moved drink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Three compartment sink the faucet area is dripping under sink.
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof that salmon offered raw or undercooked has undergone parasite destruction. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl and cup used as scoops in bulk container of salt. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf over open container of rice. Operator moved jacket to another shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service trays on sushi cooler not inverted or protected. Operator flipped over.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of salt not labeled.
Dec 5, 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.