OEC JAPANESE EXPRESS

Name: OEC JAPANESE EXPRESS
Address: 2438 66 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33710, US
Rating: 64.8

2438 66 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33710

License #6216749

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

64.8 Grade F / 100

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OEC JAPANESE EXPRESS in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 10 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 13, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 4 critical, 4 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -multiple cutting boards on cook line/ in kitchen
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler and freezer doors -walk in cooler door
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sinks at front counter and entrance of kitchen have hot water handles that are in disrepair and not able to turn on. Water temperature 78F.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knobs at hand wash sinks behind front counter and at kitchen entrance are not able to turn on hot water.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm, retested at 50PPM) Operator diluted solution.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloths on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved rags to sanitize solution.
[22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink Operator put soap out to replace broken dispenser.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -mesh net bags are used in contact with rice when cooked. Discussed with operators that food contact materials but be smooth and easily cleanable. Operator removed net.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef removed from original packaging stored over ready to eat Iran stick and sushi tuna in reach in freezer at end of cook line -raw chicken removed from original packaging stored over dumplings in reach in freezer at end of cook line -raw chicken over dumplings in reach in freezer near 3 compartment sink. -raw scallops stored over cut cabbage in walk in cooler Operator rearranged some items for proper storage.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly inside soda machine nozzle. Operator cleaned and sanitized soda machine nozzles. Discussed the importance of pest prevention with operator.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -multiple cutting boards on cook line/ in kitchen heavily stained -soda machine nozzle had live fly inside, operator removed and cleaned and sanitized.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen has items storing in it. Operator removed items
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Container of ginger being stored on floor in walk in cooler.

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