Teriyaki Express

8221-09 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Teriyaki Express appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Teriyaki Express is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with yellow cleaner unlabeled at chemical storage. Person in charge began labeling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several personal food items stored with/ alongside food to be served to guests.

08B-49-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior handles/ door of reach in cooler/ freezer with debris buildup.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins stored on floor in hallway leading to restroom.

25-05-4

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical in two spray bottles unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling. **Corrective Action Taken**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in back hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed shared receptacles with grease buildup on ground and on exterior of units.

33-20-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. White debris on floor in several areas of kitchen along wall, under triple sink.

36-73-4

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In tabletop cooler, shrimp, cut greens, rice noodles 48-51F person in charge states has been in unit for 5 hours, constantly in a dishmachine it of unit. Ambient temperature got down to 42F during inspection.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tabletop cooler, shrimp, cut greens, rice noodles 48-51F person in charge states has been in unit for 5 hours, constantly in a dishmachine it of unit. Ambient temperature got down to 42F during inspection. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease lid open with exterior grease buildup. Person in charge states is shared.

33-29-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching raw shrimp in drawer. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-06-5

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Teriyaki Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Teriyaki Express on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Teriyaki Express?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Teriyaki Express.

How does Teriyaki Express compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Teriyaki Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Teriyaki Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Teriyaki Express have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Teriyaki Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Teriyaki Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Teriyaki Express is inspected around three times per year on average.

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