Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City

126 Sw Main Blvd, Lake City, FL 32025
Overview

Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City has 3 inspections on record between December 2022 and February 2026. The facility was issued 9 total violations, with no emergency closures or disciplinary actions. A repeat violation for lacking written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event response was cited in both the December 2022 and October 2025 inspections, and a backflow device deficiency on an exterior spigot appeared in both those same inspections. The most recent focused inspection on February 13, 2026 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections
0Violations
0Closures
3FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS:

Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection
Columbia County Avg 5.13 violations / inspection 5.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Columbia County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Request # 5149948

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea.
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Outside area - No hand wash sign in unisex restroom.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Outside area - No back flow device on spigot at front on store.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Outside area - No lid on trash can in unisex restroom.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . POOJA THAKOR, PERSON IN CHARGE GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea. o Print Date: 12/28/2022 Page 1 of 3
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Outside area - Hand wash sink in unisex restroom blocked. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Outside area - No back flow device on spigot in front of store. o
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Back room area - Excessive dust on fans in walk in cooler. o
6-501.14 Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14
Retail area - Vents at cashier area has excessive dust build up. o

Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City had?
Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City ever been shut down?
No, Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City last inspected?
Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 13, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City had?
Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City find?
Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 13, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Express in Lake City are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 5-203.14: Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf.

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