Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
2438 66 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710OEC Japanese Express in St. Petersburg has recorded 217 violations across 22 inspections between January 2022 and November 2025, averaging 9.9 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in every inspection on record, a pattern spanning nearly four years. High-priority violations for handwashing, food contact surfaces, chemical storage, and consumer advisory requirements were consistently documented across multiple inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 found 27 violations (2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 13, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg had?
- Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg find?
- Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 13, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Oec Japanese Express in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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